We should have watched Levi Bellfield being sentenced on TV – The Times

Posted March 18th, 2008 in media, special report by sally

“The public were asked for their views on televising courts in August 2004. Since then, there has been silence.”

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The Times, 18th March 2008

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‘It’s a bit odd that I’m the first female Attorney-General’ – The Times

Posted March 18th, 2008 in attorney general, special report by sally

“Baroness Scotland of Asthal, the Attorney-General, is determined that more women will follow her up the legal ladder.”

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The Times, 18th March 2008

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Why juries just can’t keep quiet – The Times

Posted March 18th, 2008 in juries, special report by sally

“Defence lawyers are concerned about the long-term effects of the publicity unhappy jurors are now being given.”

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The Times, 18th March 2008

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MI5 seeks powers to trawl records in new terror hunt – The Guardian

Posted March 17th, 2008 in data protection, news, special report, terrorism, transport by sally

“Millions of commuters could have their private movements around cities secretly monitored under new counter-terrorism powers being sought by the security services.”

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The Guardian, 16th March 2008

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The convert and the control order – BBC News

Posted March 14th, 2008 in control orders, special report, terrorism by sally

“A man who last year sparked a national manhunt has spoken exclusively to the BBC, saying he is not the man the security services say he is.”

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BBC News, 14th March 2008

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Legal Opinion: The Government must build a consensus on prison policy – The Independent

Posted March 12th, 2008 in sentencing, special report by sally

“Ministers have allowed headlines and political posturing to dictate penal policy. Now the time has come for the Government to step back from introducing more sentencing legislation, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor.”

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The Independent, 12th March 2008

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An ancient law with modern resonance – The Times

Posted March 11th, 2008 in special report, treason by sally

“Ask a group of schoolchildren what they know about treason and they are most likely to mention Guy Fawkes and Ann Boleyn – but a closer look at the law brings some more recent names to mind.”

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The Times, 11th March 2008

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The rise and rise of judicial review – BBC Law in Action

Posted March 11th, 2008 in judicial review, special report by sally

“Does the growing power and readiness of judges to question government decisions threaten to unbalance our democracy?”

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BBC Law in Action, 11th March 2008

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What are the laws on treason? – BBC News Magazine

Posted March 11th, 2008 in special report, treason by sally

“There are plans afoot to change the laws on treason in the UK, with a commission on citizenship led by Lord Goldsmith recommending reform, but what is the law?”

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BBC News Magazine, 11th March 2008

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Britain can’t afford to be corrupt – The Times

Posted March 11th, 2008 in attorney general, corruption, prosecutions, special report by sally

“The decision to stop the BAE investigation raises questions about the rule of law and fairness in deciding which cases to prosecute.”

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The Times, 11th March 2008

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Has Sally Clark’s case changed attitudes to infant death? – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 11th, 2008 in child abuse, miscarriage of justice, murder, special report by sally

“In 2003 Sally Clark was released from jail after being falsely accused of murdering her two sons. She never recovered from the trauma and died a year ago, effectively of a broken heart. Cassandra Jardine looks at how such a gross miscarriage of justice could occur and asks whether lessons have been learnt.”

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Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2008

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Why murderers deserve a good lawyer – The Times

Posted March 10th, 2008 in legal representation, murder, special report by sally

“In a civilised society everyone has the right to a fair trial, no matter how horrible the offence or how fantastic the defence may be.”

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The Times, 7th March 2008

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Now Iranian lesbian who fled to Britain faces deportation – The Independent

Posted March 7th, 2008 in asylum, deportation, homosexuality, special report by sally

“An Iranian lesbian who fled to Britain after her girlfriend was arrested and sentenced to death faces being forcibly returned after losing the latest round in her battle to be granted asylum.”

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The Independent, 7th March 2008

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A life or death decision – The Independent

Posted March 6th, 2008 in asylum, homosexuality, Iran, special report by sally

“Mehdi Kazemi is a gay teenager from Iran. He sought sanctuary in Britain after his boyfriend was hanged for homosexuality. So why is Britain so determined to send him back to Tehran – to almost certain execution?”

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The Independent, 6th March 2008

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Legal Opinion: Why governments can’t carry on turning a blind eye to torture – The Independent

Posted March 5th, 2008 in special report, terrorism, torture by sally

“European judges have delivered a landmark ruling in the so-called ‘war on terror’, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, and it is one that we should all have reason to celebrate.”

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The Independent, 5th March 2008

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The future of blasphemy – BBC Law in Action

Posted March 4th, 2008 in blasphemy, special report by sally

“The government is committed to repealing the blasphemy laws – but do they serve a useful purpose?”

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BBC Law in Action, 4th March 2008

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Retirement? I’m far, far too young – The Times

Posted March 4th, 2008 in law firms, retirement, special report by sally

“Judges can go on until 70. Top solicitors reach their sell-by date at 55 — or sooner. What happens when leading names in corporate firms have to move on?”

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The Times, 4th March 2008

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Question of consent makes rape by a friend or boyfriend harder to prove – The Guardian

Posted March 4th, 2008 in rape, special report by sally

“Conviction rates have plummeted because women are reporting more cases of rape by people they know, but juries are reluctant to send someone to jail if the victim was drunk.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2008

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How much do prisoners get paid? – BBC News Magazine

Posted March 3rd, 2008 in prisons, special report by sally

“David Cameron has proposed that inmates hand over part of their wages to victims of their crimes. So how much are they paid?”

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BBC News Magazine, 3rd March 2008

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Sharia unveiled – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted February 29th, 2008 in islamic law, special report by sally

“The Archbishop of Canterbury has sparked a fevered public debate about the relationship between religion and law. Polly Botsford reports.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 28th February 2008

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