Gay couple adoption appeal lost – BBC News
“An ex-magistrate who says he was forced to resign because he would not place children for adoption with gay couples has lost his appeal.”
BBC News, 31st October 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Judge hits out at ‘perverse’ gun society – Daily Telegraph
“A judge attacked as ‘perverse’ the way sections of modern society view guns as he jailed a mother and her teenage son over the fatal shooting of the woman’s 12-year-old daughter.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Lords consider Lotto rapist case – BBC News
“The Law Lords are to decide whether a victim of a rapist who won millions on the lottery can sue him.”
BBC News, 1st November 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lord Falconer ‘plans to sue Gordon Brown for bigger pension’ – The Times
“Lord Falconer’s pension row deepened last night with reports that he is planning to sue the Prime Minister over his refusal to allow him to claim a six-figure sum.”
The Times, 1st November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Jurors consider De Menezes verdict – The Guardian
“A jury today (31 October) retired to consider its verdict in the trial of the Metropolitan police over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes.”
The Guardian, 31st October 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Curfews for terror suspects should not exceed 12 hours, law lords rule – The Times
“The controversial regime of control orders, which restricts the day-to-day activities of terrorist suspects, was watered down by the law lords yesterday, but they ruled that overall the system was legally sound.”
The Times, 1st November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lords back terror law orders on suspects, but give them new rights – The Guardian
“Britain’s highest court gave broad legal backing yesterday to the government’s controversial control order regime for terror suspects. But the House of Lords also created important new rights for the accused to know the thrust of the case against them.”
The Guardian, 1st November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge rejects deportation plea over head’s killer – The Guardian
“Learco Chindamo, the killer of headteacher Philip Lawrence, cannot be deported to Italy when he is released from jail, a senior high court judge confirmed yesterday.”
The Guardian, 1st November 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police ordered to destroy decades-old petty crime records – The Independent
“Four police forces in England and Wales have been ordered to destroy criminal records of minor offences committed by teenagers who have gone on to lead unblemished adult lives but claim they are still being punished for their past misdemeanours.”
The Independent, 1st November 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Lords rule that credit card protection applies abroad – The Times
“Consumers who buy faulty goods or services abroad will be entitled to a refund from their credit card company, after a landmark legal judgment yesterday.”
The Times, 1st November 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Government wins terror control case – The Independent
“The Government’s controversial control order regime restricting the day-to-day activities of terror suspects was given legal clearance by the Law Lords today – but was watered down.”
The Independent, 31st October 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ruling expected on control orders – BBC News
“The Law Lords are set to rule on whether controversial counter-terrorism control orders breach human rights.”
BBC News, 31st October 2007
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MPs call for abortion law reforms – BBC News
“There is no reason why women seeking an abortion should need the approval of two doctors, a group of MPs has said.”
BBC News, 31st October 2007
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JP fears assault claim hit reputation – Daily Telegraph
“A leading magistrate has said he feared his reputation was in tatters after losing a legal bid to sue his daughter-in-law over allegations he assaulted her.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st October 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Only 1 in 400 anti-terror stop and searches leads to arrest – The Guardian
“Only one in every 400 stop and searches carried out under sweeping anti-terrorism laws leads to an arrest, official figures released yesterday reveal, triggering fresh pressure on the government and police over the controversial tactic.”
The Guardian, 31st Octoner 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Cartoon protesters’ jail term cut – BBC News
“Three men jailed for their part in protests against cartoons depicting the Prophet Muhammad have won an appeal to reduce their sentences.”
BBC News, 30th October 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Serial sex offender can stay in UK, judge rules – Daily Telegraph
“A serial sex offender from Sierra Leone has been allowed to stay in the UK after a judge ruled deporting him would breach his human rights.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st October 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judge warns agencies after surrogate mother dupes couples to keep babies – The Guardian
“A high court judge has issued a stern warning to surrogacy agencies to carry out more stringent background checks after it emerged that a surrogate mother had deliberately duped two couples into believing she had miscarried their babies.”
The Guardian, 31st October 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Legal Services Act given royal assent – Ministry of Justice
“An independent body which will handle consumer complaints about legal services in England and Wales is now a step closer under new legislation approved today.”
Ministry of Justice press release, 30th October 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
£2.5m award over anorexia mistake – BBC News
“A woman has been awarded £2.5m in damages after her brain tumour was misdiagnosed by doctors who thought she was anorexic.”
BBC News, 30th October 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
