Paediatrician to face GMC again – BBC News
“The General Medical Council is due to begin a new investigation into the work of paediatrician David Southall.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Plan to increase abortion sites – BBC News
“A consultation is to be launched over whether to relax abortion rules by allowing terminations outside hospital settings in England, ministers say.”
BBC News, 7th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Barrister shot dead in London police siege – The Guardian
“A gunman shot dead after repeatedly opening fire on police during a five-hour stand-off in an exclusive west London square has been named locally as a practising barrister who may also have recently served in the British army.”
The Guardian, 7th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cannabis laws to be strengthened – The Independent
” Jacqui Smith defied the Government’s own experts today by announcing that laws on cannabis will be toughened up.”
The Independent, 7th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
UK’s ‘terror’ ban appeal denied – BBC News
“The government has been denied permission to challenge an order that it take an Iranian opposition group off a list of banned terror organisations.”
BBC News, 7th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boris bans alcohol on buses and tube – The Independent
” New London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced an alcohol ban on transport in the capital.”
The Independent, 7th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
New national reoffending measures – a guide – Ministry of Justice
“An explanation of changes to the way the government is measuring reoffending rates.”
Ministry of Justice, 7th May 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
More lie detectors to curb fraud – BBC News
“Fifteen councils across Britain are to be offered lie detectors to help catch out benefit cheats who cost taxpayers up to £400m a year.”
BBC News, 7th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BAE wants review of SFO inquiry – BBC News
“BAE Systems is urging the Serious Fraud Office (SFO) to review its abandoned investigation into the company’s £43bn arms deal with Saudi Arabia.”
BBC News, 7th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Clarke urges Brown to drop 42-day detention – The Guardian
“Charles Clarke, the former home secretary, has urged Gordon Brown to signal a change in his leadership style by abandoning his controversial plans to extend the detention without charge limit to 42 days.”
The Guardian, 7th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Home Information Packs delayed again – Daily Telegraph
“The packs, which have been dogged by delays and controversy over the past 18 months, have now been hit by the slowdown in the property market … ”
Daily Telegraph, 7th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Payout to injured baby’s parents – BBC News
“A couple whose baby daughter suffered brain damage in a crash caused by a dangerous driver have received £800,000 in compensation.”
BBC News, 6th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Guantánamo Briton sues UK over ‘torture evidence’ – The Guardian
“The last British resident left in Guantánamo Bay is suing the UK government for refusing to produce evidence that he was a victim of extraordinary rendition and torture.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Straw rejects absconding fears over open prisons – The Guardian
“The justice secretary, Jack Straw, yesterday denied a claim by a prison officers’ leader that the public was placed at ‘massive risk’ by dangerous criminals being moved to open prisons.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
BAE review seeks bribery controls – BBC News
“A review into business practices at defence firm BAE Systems has called for tougher anti-bribery measures.”
BBC News, 6th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Related link: Ethical business conduct in BAE Systems (PDF)
Law on rip-off to be simplified – The Times
“A bill of consumer rights that will protect people from rip-offs and give them an instant right to redress is to be drawn up by the government.”
The Times, 4th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
New immigration rules announced – BBC News
“Details of rules controlling the number of skilled migrants from outside the European Economic Area working in the UK are due to be revealed later.”
BBC News, 6th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fears for children at risk as care order applications fall by a third – The Times
“Children at risk of abuse or neglect face even greater danger because of a new system designed to cut costs and speed up care proceedings, the Government has been warned.”
The Times, 6th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Illegal workers prosecutions rise – BBC News
“There has been a dramatic increase in the number of employers being prosecuted for hiring illegal immigrants, the BBC has learned.”
BBC News, 5th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape warning for men paying for sex – Reuters
“Posters will appear in clubs and pubs from Monday warning men against paying for sex in brothels with exploited or trafficked women.”
Reuters, 5th May 2008
Source: www.reuters.com
