“Backbench MPs are seeking to block controversial plans they believe will prevent victims of asbestos-related diseases suing their employers for damages.”
The Times, 15th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A ruling is expected next week in motorsport Max Mosley’s groundbreaking privacy case at the High Court.”
The Independent, 14th July 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A woman who killed her baby son four years ago has been given a suspended 12-month jail sentence.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Suffolk serial killer Steve Wright has renewed his appeal against convictions.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A woman who lives on the edge of farm fields in Sussex has accused the government of failing to protect people from pesticides. Georgina Downs claims the government’s method of assessing the health risk of chemicals sprayed on crops does not address long-term rural residents. She is asking the High Court to rule the government’s approach breaches UK and European law.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Ex-Gurkhas who claim they have been racially discriminated against by the UK government have won the right to stage a High Court challenge.”
BBC News, 15th July 2008
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“A magistrate who tried to sue his former daughter-in-law for defamation claiming she had ‘maliciously’ accused him of assault has lost his case. ”
Daily Telgraph, 15th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Parents could be made legally responsible for ensuring their children complete sentences handed down for youth offending, under government plans published today to tackle criminal behaviour by youngsters.”
The Times, 15th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“New laws coming into force today will give greater protection to ‘have-a-go heroes’ who challenge burglars or other criminals.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Britain’s information watchdog criticised today plans for a massive Government database holding details of every phone call and e-mail and the time spent on the internet by the public as a step too far.”
The Times, 15th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A senior health worker who challenged a gang of anti-social underage drinkers with a stick has been cleared of taking the law into his own hands.”
BBC News, 14th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Ex-pat Robert Murat has settled a claim for damages over allegations in British newspapers that he was involved in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.”
BBC News, 15th july 2008
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“A father who threw his four-year-old daughter ‘like a doll’ against a moving car, has been given a two-year suspended jail sentence.”
BBC News, 14th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A campaign to stop restaurants from keeping a portion of the £4 billion tips left for low-paid waiting staff each year is gaining momentum. MPs are now calling for a loophole in the law to be closed, to stop major restaurant chains from using the service tips left by customers to top up earnings so they reach the minimum wage, or meet costs.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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“The manager of an eating disorder clinic who abused more than 100 patients over twenty years has escaped charges after prosecutors decided a conviction was unlikely.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The families of 20,000 violent or troublesome teenagers face being evicted from their homes. Parents who fail to take responsibility for their unruly offspring will be thrown out of council accomodation or be forced to attend intensive classes under the Government’s heavily-trailed youth crime strategy, set to be unveiled today by ministers.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A joyrider who won a string of awards and was honoured by the Prince of Wales after vowing to turn his life around killed a pensioner in an uninsured car.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Illegal migrants awaiting deportation from Britain will be required to provide ‘large bail bonds’ and wear electronic tags to avoid detention, under Home Office legislation unveiled yesterday.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A long-term prisoner will go to the high court in London today to try to overturn an official policy that condemns him to remain in jail indefinitely because he is protesting his innocence.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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