Category: special report

Authorities have not done enough to prosecute rapists – The Times

Posted February 12th, 2008 in rape, special report by sally

“This Saturday, women from across the UK will describe their experiences of sexual and domestic violence in a public trial to be held in London. The event – The Rape of Justice – Who’s Guilty? – coincides with the 30th anniversary of the campaigning group, Women Against Rape (WAR). Over three decades, WAR has campaigned for changes in the law, including the recognition of rape inside marriage as a crime. It won a landmark private prosecution against a serial rapist after the Crown Prosecution Service refused to prosecute in a case brought by two prostitutes: the rapist was sentenced to 11 years. Below, in an open letter to the Solicitor-General, Vera Baird, QC, the group states why it believes that the authorities are to blame for too little being done to prosecute rapists.”

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The Times, 11th February 2008

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Related link: Women Against Rape

Widespread bugging by authorities – The Times

Posted February 11th, 2008 in investigatory powers, special report by sally

“The inside story of how and why one MP was bugged reveals that eavesdropping by the authorities in Britain is far more widespread than suspected – and that no one is immune.”

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The Times, 10th February 2008

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The Law Explored: when the Lords changes its mind – The Times

Posted February 6th, 2008 in precedent, special report by sally

“Last week, in the so-called Lotto rapist case, the law lords said the law was wrong and changed it. How can they do that?”

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The Times, 6th February 2008

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Every breath you take, every move you make, a camera will be watching you – The Times

Posted February 6th, 2008 in closed circuit television, special report by sally

“Walk down any high street in Britain today and you will instantly be under surveillance. All around you, lampposts and shopfronts bristle with CCTV cameras, many of them privately operated and unregulated. They are watching you in case you are bent on shoplifting or engaging in violent disorder.”

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The Times, 6th Febraury 2008

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Legal Opinion: Time for the abolition of the workhouse and the bawdy house? – The Independent

Posted February 6th, 2008 in repeals, special report, statute law revision by sally

“Some laws have been used just once in 200 years. Others have simply outlived their usefulness. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, looks at plans to tidy up the statute-book.”

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The Independent, 6th February 2008

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Does Islam fit with our law? – The Times

Posted February 5th, 2008 in islamic law, special report by sally

“Is a clash of civilisations looming? It’s now time to find the links rather than the conflicts between English and Islamic law”

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The Times, 5th February 2008

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How to . . . improve your advocacy – The Times

Posted February 4th, 2008 in advocacy, special report by sally

“One of the country’s leading criminal defence lawyers, Jim Sturman, QC, shares his tips on how to hold a courtroom.”

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The Times, 4th February 2008

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Curbs on foreign lawyers could hurt City firms in war for talent – The Times

Posted February 4th, 2008 in legal education, minorities, solicitors, special report by sally

“Hundreds of foreign lawyers who come to England every year to practise as solicitors face tough new curbs that law firms say will undermine London’s position in the global legal market.”

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The Times, 4th February 2008

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Now it’s the age of the knife – The Independent

Posted February 4th, 2008 in offensive weapons, special report, young offenders by sally

“One in six murders committed in Britain in 2007 has resulted in the conviction or arrest of a teenager, research by The Independent on Sunday reveals. The figures, gathered by a poll of every police authority in the country, come as statistics from the Ministry of Justice indicate an alarming rise in the number of young people carrying knives, leading to accusations that the Labour government has failed an entire generation.”

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The Independent, 3rd February 2008

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Freedom Of Information: Government blocks access to secret military papers on Diego Garcia – The Independent

Posted February 1st, 2008 in armed forces, detention, freedom of information, special report, terrorism by sally

“The role of the British-owned Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia in the detention of terror suspects remains unproven. There may be more to know, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor.”

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The Independent, 1st February 2008

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Debunking six myths of the Data Protection Act – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 31st, 2008 in data protection, special report by sally

“Recent security scandals have raised the profile of the Data Protection Act (DPA). But 10 years after it was passed, many organisations still misunderstand it. Sue Cullen of Pinsent Masons’ information law team debunks some of the common myths.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 31st January 2008

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Judges still have too much influence – The Times

Posted January 31st, 2008 in judiciary, special report by sally

“The new Judicial Appointments Commission must change, and soon, if it wants to retain its credibility.”

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The Times, 31st Janaury 2008

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Legal Opinion: Police face legal challenge over criminal records checks – The Independent

Posted January 30th, 2008 in criminal records, disclosure, special report by sally

“If you have done nothing wrong, then you have nothing to fear. But, asks Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, what if the police could disclose unproven allegations to your employer?”

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The Independent, 30th January 2008

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Good intentions going up in smoke? – The Times

Posted January 29th, 2008 in money laundering, special report by sally

“It is only just over six weeks since the new regime came into force — but already cracks have begun to emerge in the regulations to clamp down on money laundering by fraudsters and terrorists. The regime is proving costly to implement and risks catching innocent people in its net. But is it proving its worth?”

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The Times, 29th January 2008

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Juror speaks out: ‘the court saw us as idiots’ – The Times

Posted January 29th, 2008 in juries, murder, special report by sally

“In an unprecedented move, two jurors recently spoke out to condemn the conviction of Keran Henderson, a childminder, for the murder of 11-month-old Maeve Sheppard while in her care. Their comments, revealed by The Times, were made anonymously. Now, in an exclusive article, the foreman, a lecturer living in Berkshire, questions the practical workings of the jury system.”

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The Times, 29th January 2008

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How to avoid a professional negligence claim – The Times

Posted January 28th, 2008 in negligence, solicitors, special report by sally

“Solicitors can learn several lessons from last year on how to avoid being accused of professional negligence.”

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The Times, 28th January 2008

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Freedom Of Information: The right to know about history but not current affairs – The Independent

Posted January 26th, 2008 in appeals, freedom of information, special report by sally

“Requests for politically embarrassing material have been made harmless in the slow appeals system. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, considers cases now looking distinctly dusty.”

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The Independent, 25th January 2008

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What the law says about political party donations – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2008 in elections, political parties, special report by sally

“The rules about declaring donations are set down in the Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2000. It covers parties and individual politicians, who are described as ‘regulated donees’ in the jargon of the act.”

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The Guardian, 24th January 2008

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Porn bill firm opens new front – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2008 in consumer protection, internet, pornography, special report by sally

“MBS’s disruptive popup billing software continues to cause angst, says Michael Pollitt. But is the Leeds-based company finally taking on board some of the concerns?”

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The Guardian, 24th January 2008

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Legal Opinion: Legal showdown in the court of public opinion – The Independent

Posted January 23rd, 2008 in barristers, fees, special report by sally

“The Bar has reached a critical point in its negotiations with the Government over fees. Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, considers who is winning this trial of wills.”

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The Independent, 23rd January 2008

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