Social services called to account as girl, 7, starves to death – The Independent
“Eight years after Victoria Climbié died, the lessons of that terrible case seem not to have been learned.”
The Independent, 25th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Muslim gangs ‘are taking control of prison’ – The Guardian
“Prison officers at one of Britain’s maximum security jails are losing control to Muslim gangs, according to a confidential report obtained by The Observer. An internal review of Whitemoor in Cambridgeshire warns that staff believe a ‘serious incident is imminent’ as several wings become dominated by Muslim prisoners.”
The Guardian, 25th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The last gasp: Health Secretary signals new smoking curbs – The Independent
“Cigarettes will be banned from public display in shops and vending machines are to be scrapped under dramatic new plans designed to curb smoking among young people.”
The Independent, 26th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judge Khan and Judge J – Office of Judicial Complaints Investigation – Judiciary of England and Wales
“Statement from the Judicial Communications Office.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
MPs reject cut in abortion limit – BBC News
“The upper time limit for abortions will remain at 24 weeks after MPs voted against proposals to reduce it.”
BBC News, 21st May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Trial over theme park ride death – BBC News
“A Pembrokeshire theme park accused of a fatal health and safety breach which allegedly caused the death of a teenager is to stand trial at crown court.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life term for fatal city stabbing – BBC News
“A 19-year-old who stabbed a father-of-three to death in a ‘cowardly attack’ has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Murder nurse in conviction appeal – BBC News
“A nurse jailed for murdering elderly patients in his care by injecting them with insulin has launched a bid to appeal against his conviction.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Nurses sentenced over fit death – BBC News
“Two nurses who failed to help a woman during a fit lasting over two hours have received suspended jail terms.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prison for speeding V-sign biker – BBC News
“A motorcyclist who stuck two fingers up at a speed camera as he raced at up to three times the limit has been jailed.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Record year for press complaints – BBC News
“The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) watchdog has dealt with a record number of complaints in the last year.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Major UK drug gang jailed – The Independent
“Five drug dealers, who pocketed millions flooding the country with amphetamines, cannabis, cocaine and ecstasy, were jailed for up to 14 years each today.”
The Independent, 23rd May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
12 per cent of violent crime by children – Daily Telegraph
“More than one in 10 violent attacks are committed by children, according to a newly released Home Office survey.”
Daily Telegraph, 23rd May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judges in sex video case go unpunished – The Guardian
“Two immigration judges whose Brazilian cleaner was tried for stealing sex videos have escaped disciplinary action.”
The Guardian, 23rd May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fortune-tellers targetted in new Consumer Protection Regulations – The Times
“The fortune-tellers, at least, must have seen it coming. The biggest overhaul of consumer laws for 40 years takes effect on Monday, tightening controls on everything from door-to-door salesmen to children’s advertising.”
The Times, 23rd May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Chat room youth and a good deed that went bad – The Times
“An Italian teenager swore never again to use internet chatrooms after being held in Britain for nearly a month when he tried to see a girl who had complained of being maltreated.”
The Times, 23rd May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Death of Khyra Ishaq, 7, sparks calls for full inquiry – The Times
“As Khyra Ishaq’s five siblings came to terms with their new lives in foster care last night, there was a clamour for answers as to how a seven-year-old girl was apparently allowed to starve to death in 21st-century Britain.”
The Times, 23rd May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Pay-out after baby misdiagnosed – BBC News
“The parents of a baby who died after medics failed to diagnose meningitis have been awarded compensation.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mother is jailed over false alibi – BBC News
“A mother who lied to protect her son who, along with three other teenagers, kicked a man to death in Bedfordshire has been jailed for 21 months.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life for man who shot 22-year-old – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life for shooting dead a 22-year-old in north-west London.”
BBC News, 22nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
