Children need more space, less ultrasound, says Archbishop – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2008 in children, news by sally

“The Archbishop of Canterbury, Rowan Williams, today weighs into the debate over attitudes to young people in Britain, arguing that many loiter in groups or take refuge in computer games because adults make them feel insecure and unwelcome in public spaces. Far from intending to ‘menace’ others, youngsters congregate and hang around together in order ‘to feel secure’, Williams writes in the Guardian today. They fear not only aggressive gangs but ‘unfriendly adults’, he says, arguing that adult discouragement of games in public places intensifies the problem.”

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The Guardian, 26th February 2008

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Racist force rejected Sikh officer 12 times – The Times

Posted February 26th, 2008 in news, police, race discrimination, religious discrimination, Sikhism by sally

“A Sikh policeman is set to receive a five-figure damages award for racial discrimination after a police force rejected a dozen applications from him to join.”

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The Times, 26th February 2008

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Double killer linked to Milly Dowler murder – The Guardian

Posted February 26th, 2008 in murder, news by sally

“A former nightclub bouncer found guilty of killing two young women and brutally attacking a third after stalking them in his car is the prime suspect in one of the most notorious unsolved murders of recent years, it emerged yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 26th February 2008

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Police email and mobile numbers for public – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2008 in news, police by sally

“People will be able to telephone or email their local police officers directly, Gordon Brown has said.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2008

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Super-strength alcohol to be banned – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 26th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news by sally

“Super-strength lager and cider could be cleared from the shelves under council plans to curb binge drinking across England and Wales.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2008

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Dentist in court fight over NHS reforms – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2008 in contracts, dentists, news by sally

“An orthodontist is awaiting a judgment in the High Court on whether he can challenge his NHS dental services contract.”

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The Independent, 26th February 2008

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Consumer group claims software licences are unfair – OUT-LAW.com

Posted February 25th, 2008 in consumer protection, contracts, news by sally

“Software licences are obscure, unbalanced and unfair, according to the National Consumer Council (NCC), which has filed a complaint with the Office of Fair Trading (OFT). It wants the OFT to force software publishers to use clearer licences.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th February 2008

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One small legal step and a giant leap for Northern Rock – The Lawyer

Posted February 25th, 2008 in banking, news by sally

“Northern Rock passed into public ownership last Friday (22 February) following what was ultimately a very simple legal process.”

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The Lawyer, 25th February 2008

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Killer Bellfield suspected in Milly Dowler murder – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in murder, news by sally

“A ‘bus stop stalker’ found guilty today of killing two young women is the prime suspect in the murder of schoolgirl Milly Dowler, it can be revealed.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2008

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Revenue paid up to £100,000 for details of secret bank accounts in Liechtenstein – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in news, taxation by sally

“Britain’s tax authorities have paid up to £100,000 to an informant for details of secret bank accounts held by wealthy Britons and overseas residents using one of the world’s most notorious tax havens, Liechtenstein.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2008

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Legal firms pressed to reform – Financial Times

Posted February 25th, 2008 in law firms, news by sally

“As top firms’ profitability mounts at a rate unsurpassed in their modern history, research by the Financial Times and the law firm Eversheds shows that they face criticism over their alleged conservatism in areas ranging from charge-out rates to working conditions.”

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Financial Times, 24th February 2008

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Crisis at police watchdog as lawyers resign – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in complaints, news, police by sally

“The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) faces a crisis of confidence after a network of more than a hundred lawyers who specialise in handling police complaints resigned from its advisory body.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2008

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The IPCC: a catalogue of delays, rejections and basic failures – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in complaints, news, police by sally

“In an investigation into the body that examines complaints against the police, Nick Davies uncovers a series of disturbing inadequacies.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2008

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Mid-life crises pushing couples to divorce, survey of lawyers finds – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in divorce, news by sally

“Growing numbers of people are divorcing because of ‘mid-life crisis’, a survey of 100 leading divorce lawyers in England and Wales reveals today.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2008

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Demand for stricter bail after 60 on murder charges go free – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in bail, news by sally

“Scores of murder suspects have been freed on bail after being charged, according to new government figures which yesterday prompted Tory calls for the introduction of tougher bail laws.”

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The Guardian, 25th February 2008

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Relaxed pub laws ‘moved crime to early hours’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 25th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, licensed premises, licensing, news by sally

“An attempt to create a Continental-style cafe culture by letting pubs and clubs open for longer will be branded a failure in a major Government review, with people drinking more and committing crimes late into the night.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th February 2008

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£4m damages for ‘devoted’ mother – BBC News

Posted February 25th, 2008 in damages, hospitals, negligence, news by sally

“A mother who has devoted herself to her severely brain-damaged daughter for 29 years has been awarded £4.1m damages.”

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BBC News, 24th February 2008

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Drug dealers to have assets seized on arrest – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 25th, 2008 in confiscation, drug trafficking, news, proceeds of crime by sally

“Police will be able to seize high-value assets from suspected drug dealers as soon as they are arrested under plans to be unveiled this week by Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th February 2008

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Magistrates hit back at call to jail fewer people – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in magistrates, news, prisons by sally

“Magistrates reacted angrily yesterday to a call from the justice secretary, Jack Straw, to send fewer people to jail to ease pressure on prison places.”

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The Guardian, 23rd February 2008

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How two brutal killers fuelled the DNA debate – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2008 in DNA, news by sally

“Two of Britain’s most notorious murderers were jailed last week because their DNA samples were in the UK database. As calls were made for a mandatory register for all British citizens it sparked a fierce debate about civil liberties and security.”

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The Guardian, 24th February 2008

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