“MPs pushed back the boundaries of science last night when they voted to allow the creation of hybrid embryos, which have a combination of human and animal DNA, as well as saviour siblings’ to save sick children.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government is facing a High Court challenge by councils aiming to cut the number of aircraft arriving at Heathrow airport early each morning.”
BBC News, 20th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“As Sir Ken Macdonald announces that he is standing down in October, the search begins for his successor.”
The Times, 20th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A teenager who killed his two sisters in an arson attack has been jailed for at least six years. But Shane Spence, 18, could be held for much longer after the judge ruled that he posed a serious risk to the public.”
The Independent, 20th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A massive government database holding details of every phone call, e-mail and time spent on the internet by the public is being planned as part of the fight against crime and terrorism. Internet service providers (ISPs) and telecoms companies would hand over the records to the Home Office under plans put forward by officials.”
The Times, 20th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Michael Martin, the Speaker of the House of Commons, has abandoned a legal bid, costing taxpayers £150,000, to keep secret a detailed breakdown of MPs’ expenses.”
The Guardian, 20th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The legal sector is under fire again over excessive fees. Allen & Overy has been criticised widely after a scathing High Court judgment highlighted that the firm charged more than £5 million of costs during a five-day trial.”
The Times, 20th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A composer who refused to pay £5 for a lost car parking ticket at a supermarket ended up in police custody for six hours, was interrogated, finger-printed and made to take a DNA test, it has been disclosed.”
Daily Telegraph, 20th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“An update on the work of the Family Procedure Rule Committee in March and April 2008.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A man with a fetish for plastic raincoats and cling film has pleaded guilty to two sexual assaults.”
BBC News, 19th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Google could face difficulties with European privacy laws if it launches the Street View feature of its maps service in European Union countries, it has been warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A radical shake-up of the tribunals system was unveiled by the government today.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The mother and half-sister of a teenage heroin overdose victim have been jailed for a total of six years.”
BBC News, 19th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Discrimination against armed forces personnel in military uniform is to be made a criminal offence under proposals accepted today by the Government.”
The Independent, 19th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“MPs will today begin a two-day debate that will affect the future of embryo research, IVF treatment and abortion.”
The Guardian, 19th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A man walked free from court today after he admitted setting alight an RAF pilot who was dressed as a sheep for a fancy dress party.”
The Guardian, 19th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A station florist found negligent after a commuter slipped and injured himself on a petal has lost its bid to appeal against the decision.”
BBC News, 19th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Information released in response to a freedom of information request on broad categories of misconduct which led the Lord Chancellor and Lord Chief Justice to take disciplinary action against judicial office holders.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“A widow is fighting for the right to have a child using sperm taken from her dead husband in a case that reopens the fertility debate sparked by Diane Blood, who had two children from sperm extracted from her husband while he was in a coma.”
The Guardian, 19th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Updated guidance for researchers on accessing court, tribunal and prison service records.”
Ministry of Justice, 16th May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
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