Industry seeks Hips review – The Guardian
“Estate agents, surveyors and solicitors have joined forces to slam home information packs (Hips) as ‘unfit for purpose’.”
The Guardian, 26th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Paedophiles to be offered form of chemical castration – Daily Telegraph
“Convicted paedophiles are being offered chemical castration for the first time in the UK to help manage their sexual behaviour.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Apology for Rushdie over book lies – The Independent
“Author Sir Salman Rushdie came to the High Court in London today to hear apologies from the writers and publishers of a book which they admitted contained falsehoods about his time under police protection.”
The Independent, 26th August 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Jenkins murder claim is dismissed – BBC News
“Police have dismissed a claim by the former deputy head teacher Sion Jenkins that a ‘mystery man’ may have murdered his foster daughter Billie-Jo Jenkins.”
BBC News, 26th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sharia courts rule on sex lives in Britain – Daily Telegraph
“Ten currently operate across the country, with around 95 per cent of their cases relating to matrimonial issues.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law firms feeling pinch as companies slash legal spending – The Times
“Law firms are feeling the pinch as Britain’s top companies, under pressure from the economic downturn, slash their spending on outside legal advice.”
The Times, 26th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Salman Rushdie to appear in High Court as libel case is settled – The Times
“Sir Salman Rushdie will be at the High Court today for the settlement of a libel action he brought over allegations in a book written by a former policeman.”
The Times, 26th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Coroner calls for stricter laws on dangerous dogs after boy mauled to death – Daily Telegraph
“A coroner has called for stricter laws controlling the breeding and distribution of dangerous dogs after a 13-month-old boy was mauled to death by his grandparents’ rottweiler.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Violent criminals more likely to get a caution than conviction – Daily Telegraph
“Violent criminals are more likely to receive a caution rather than a conviction as punishment for their crimes, according to a report.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lawyers make billions but good times are ending – The Times
“Their clients may be cutting jobs and reeling from millions of pounds in losses, but Britain’s corporate lawyers enjoyed record profits last year.”
The Times, 26th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Child protection database ‘will be used to prosecute young people’ – Daily Telegraph
“A flagship database intended to protect every child in the country will be used by police to hunt for evidence of crime in a ‘shocking’ extension of its original purpose, The Daily Telegraph has learned.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
University lecturer wins £10,000 libel damages over expenses slur – Daily Telegraph
“A lecturer has won £10,000 in libel damages after his university falsely accused him of making up expenses claims.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Billie-Jo’s foster father appeals for compensation – The Independent
“Sion Jenkins, cleared of murdering his foster daughter Billie-Jo after spending six years in jail, has revealed that he is appealing to the Home Office for compensation.”
The Independent, 24th August 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Payouts to same-sex partners of police officers killed on duty – Daily Telegraph
“The same-sex partners of police officers killed in the line of duty will get compensation payouts in an overhaul of the current system.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mother attacks payout offer for abducted child – The Guardian
“The mother of a girl kidnapped at the age of three and assaulted twice before a terrifying 100mph attempt to escape police has condemned a £9,000 compensation offer to the child as ‘the final insult’.”
The Guardian, 26th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Titan jails ‘could be dangerous’ – BBC News
“The proposed giant Titan jails could be dangerous and ministers have failed to explain why they would save money, a prisons watchdog has said.”
BBC News, 26th August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
More than 1,000 children jailed for breaching Asbos – The Independent
“An increasing number of children are being criminalised by the justice system, it was claimed yesterday, as new figures showed that more than 1,000 youngsters have been jailed for an average of six months each for breaching anti-social behaviour orders.”
The Independent, 25th August 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Salon manager ‘sexually harassed’ hairdresser, tribunal hears – Daily Telegraph
“The manager of a Toni & Guy hair salon sexually harassed a stylist by touching her inappropriately in front of customers, an employment tribunal heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jail for ‘no mercy’ attack on OAP – BBC News
“An intruder who left an 83-year-old widow with ‘horrific’ injuries after battering her with a wooden shelf has been jailed for eight years.”
BBC News, 22nd August 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government ‘must intervene in Jersey abuse case’ – Daily Telegraph
“The Government is legally obliged to intervene in the investigation into the Jersey child abuse scandal, according to an MP challenging ministers in the High Court.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
