“False” Asbo woman wins payout – BBC News
“A woman given an Anti-Social Behaviour Order (ASBO) based on false allegations made against her is to be compensated by the council that issued it”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Control orders challenge in Lords – BBC News
“The government’s controversial anti-terror control orders are set to be challenged in the House of Lords”
BBC News, 5th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Demolished listed house must be restored – Daily Telegraph
“A millionaire who demolished a £2 million Georgian house to rebuild it as “something straight out of Footballers’ Wives”, was yesterday ordered to spend £500,000 on restoring it to its former glory. Andrew Hazell, 45, did not seek planning permission for the sweeping changes he made to his six-bedroomed, Grade II-listed home.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Overdraft charges refunded – Daily Telegraph
“The battle over bank charges entered a new phase yesterday after 37 customers had their cases settled out of court in their favour and a judge ordered banks to come clean over the true cost of the charges.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Ministry of Justice ministerial responsibilities – Ministry of Justice
“Following his appointment as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today gave details of ministers’ responsibilities.”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Changes at body that selects judges – Ministry of Justice
“Lady Justice (Heather) Hallett, one of three senior judicial commissioners, has become vice-chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Judge refuses to stand down over bias fears – Times
“High-profile judge Mr Justice Peter Smith was severely criticised today over his refusal to stand down in a case where he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties. ”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man guilty of using internet to promote jihad – Daily Telegraph
“A third man with close links to al-Qa’eda in Iraq has admitted using the internet to urge Muslims to wage a violent holy war against all non-believers.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisoners’ action over conditions – BBC News
“Two prisoners have launched a High Court action arguing they have been kept in conditions so bad that their human rights have been violated.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Only 5% of new judges black or Asian – Times
“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Angelika contempt case to proceed – BBC News
“Contempt of court action will be taken later this year against a Sunday newspaper over a story it ran shortly before the Angelika Kluk murder trial.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Damilola killers in bid to appeal – BBC News
“Two brothers jailed for killing schoolboy Damilola Taylor are to seek permission from the High Court to appeal against their conviction.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Musicians ‘silenced by petty laws’ – The Times
“Red tape introduced in the 2003 Licensing Act is stifling small-scale gigs and performances, a report commissioned by ministers has found.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Attorney may not decide over ‘cash for peerages’ – The Times
“The Attorney-General may have to step aside from the key decision on whether there will be a prosecution over ‘cash for peerages’ under the constitutional reforms outlined yesterday.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Alternative to control orders may top new agenda – The Guardian
“Detailed proposals of new anti-terror measures are to be published within the next three weeks and could include an alternative to the controversial control orders used to restrict the movements of terrrorist suspects.”
The Guardian, 4th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs urge emissions law – The Guardian
“Setting a legally binding cut in carbon dioxide will strengthen the Government’s resolve to achieve the target and provide much-needed investor confidence, an all-party group of MPs said.
The Guardian, 4th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New ASA boss targets bogus web sites – OUT-LAW.com
“The new boss of the advertising watchdog has said bogus web adverts and websites need better regulation and conceded that current rules are not far-reaching enough.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
Girl killer’s earlier rape charge – BBC News
“A man jailed for life for the rape and murder of his two-year-old niece was charged with raping a 12-year-old girl four years ago, it has emerged.”
BBC News, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
