Betting firm breached new ad rule – BBC News
“A press advertisement that linked online betting with increased sexual prowess has become one of the first to breach new tighter gambling codes.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Judge rejects extension of terror plotter’s jail term – The Guardian
“The government today failed to extend a four-and-a-half-year jail sentence for a dentist from east London who plotted terrorist activities overseas.”
The Guardian, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Waiters’ tips laws under scrutiny – BBC News
“The government is to look into laws around tips in restaurants, saying it was ‘not clear’ if owners who kept a share were breaking the law.”
BBC News, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
SFO to appeal High Court BAE verdict – The Times
” The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) will appeal against a recent High Court judgment that it ‘acted unlawfully’ when it dropped an investigation into bribery and corruption allegations over a BAE Systems’ arms deal with Saudi Arabia.”
The Times, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Violence on women ‘costs £40bn’ – BBC News
“Violence against women costs £40bn a year in England and Wales, according to a charity report.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Plans to ban gay jokes rejected by the Lords – Daily Telegraph
“Comedians and church leaders have claimed a victory for free speech after Government plans to ban jokes about homosexuals were rejected in the House of Lords.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Wife of murder victim Garry Newlove slams ‘disgraceful’ court system – The Times
” A woman who saw her husband kicked to death by a gang of teenagers outside their house in Cheshire told MPs that the courts system was ‘utterly disgraceful’.”
The Times, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Father fined for overfilling bin – BBC News
“A father-of-four has been left with a criminal record for overfilling his wheelie bin by four inches.”
BBC News, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Targeting clients to fight prostitution – Reuters
“The rise of international sex trafficking is causing many countries to rethink their laws on prostitution and re-examine legal frameworks that for decades have treated the purchase of sex as a social nuisance or ‘victimless crime’.”
Reuters, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.reuters.com
Teacher killer stalls parole bid – BBC News
“The killer of headteacher Philip Lawrence will remain in prison for several more months despite being eligible for release.”
BBC News, 21st April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Solicitors face inquiry over insurance fraud kickbacks – The Times
“Ten solicitors’ firms are being investigated with dozens of accident claims-handling companies for alleged insurance fraud.”
The Times, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Loophole has allowed spread of lap dancing clubs, say campaigners – The Guardian
“The number of lap dancing clubs across Britain has doubled to more than 300 in four years because of a loophole in legislation, according to a report published today. The marketing of lap dancing as a leisure industry rather than as a branch of the commercial sex industry has helped its rapid expansion since the first mainstream club opened in 1995.”
The Guardian, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judges set to deliver new blow on terror – The Times
“Gordon Brown is facing a new battle over key anti-terrorism laws this week with the High Court set to rule against powers to freeze suspects’ bank accounts.”
The Times, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Ticket tout legislation ruled out – BBC News
“New laws against ticket touts have been ruled out, the government has said.”
BBC News, 21st April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape victim ‘too grubby’ for NHS – BBC News
“The National Health Service has been criticised in court after a doctor told the male victim of a double rape that he was ‘too grubby’ to be treated.”
BBC News, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Law 100: the UK’s most powerful lawyers – The Times
“Months of research have brought us to this, our inaugural list of the lawyers who have the most clout in shaping the rules we live by and who drive an industry worth more than £20 billion a year.”
The Times, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Succession and marriage laws will be left unchanged by Bill – The Times
“The Attorney-General’s office has ruled out any legislation that would give equal rights of succession to the throne to daughters of a monarch. Nor will it repeal the law that bans the heir to the throne from marrying a Roman Catholic.”
The Times, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Customer data ‘needs protection’ – BBC News
“Companies and public bodies are not doing enough to protect customers’ data, the UK’s privacy watchdog and a major survey of security have said.”
BBC News, 21st April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mayor who refereed while on benefits faces jail – Daily Telegraph
“A town’s mayor is facing jail after being caught refereeing football matches while claiming more than £9,000 in disability benefits.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Driver is jailed for 51st offence – BBC News
“A 35-year-old man has been jailed for eight months and banned for driving for five years for his 51st offence of driving while disqualified.”
BBC News, 21st April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
