NHS watchdog to weigh cost of HIV prevention drug Prep – BBC News
‘The NHS watchdog NICE has been asked by government to look at the cost of providing an HIV prevention treatment known as Prep.’
BBC News, 7th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Derby residents consider legal action over fly plague – BBC News
‘Residents plagued by flies from a recycling centre said they hope to take legal action against the Environment Agency and the site operator.’
BBC News, 7th June 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC criticises Sussex police over hooding of disabled 11-year-old girl – The Guardian
‘Sussex police have been strongly criticised by the force watchdog after an 11-year-old disabled girl was hooded, handcuffed and detained in custody for a total of more than 60 hours.’
The Guardian, 8th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dentist jailed for extracting £1m out of patients and friends in six-year property investment con – Daily Telegraph
‘A dentist who extracted more than £1 million from patients and friends in property investment con has been jailed for six years.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Victims of forced marriage to receive lifelong anonymity – The Guardian
‘Victims of forced marriages in England and Wales are to be given anonymity for life under amendments to the policing and crime bill.’
The Guardian, 7th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge orders court staff onto streets to find extra juror under ‘rarely used’ law so trial can start on time – Daily Telegraph
‘A judge took the unusual step of ordering court staff to take to the streets and find extra jurors after they were left without enough to start a sex assault trial.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Triple child killer David McGreavy could be freed on parole – BC News
‘A man who murdered three young children and impaled their bodies on railings is being considered for release, the Parole Board has confirmed.’
BBC News, 7th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Independent review of the operational case for bulk powers: terms of reference – Home Office
‘Terms of reference for an independent review of the operational case for bulk powers.’
Home Office, 7th June 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Carers tie woman, 88, in towel to ensure a ‘quiet shift’ – BBC News
‘Two carers who wrapped a pensioner in a towel to ensure they had a quiet night shift have been given suspended prison sentences.’
BBC News, 6th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
M4 fatal crash driver jailed after falling asleep at wheel – BBC News
‘A van driver who killed three passengers in a crash on the M4 after falling asleep at the wheel has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 6th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jilted bride-to-be smashed up ex-fiancé’s car after he refused to pay for her unworn wedding dress – Daily Telegraph
‘A jilted bride-to-be smashed her ex-fiance’s car with a hammer after he refused to pay for the wedding dress she never had the chance to wear.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Neighbours’ fury over London’s longest-running mega-basement dispute – Daily Telegraph
‘London’s longest running mega-basement dispute could last a decade in a row over a £28 million pound Kensington property formerly owned by a fraudster.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judge suing Ministry of Justice says he has been denied a fair hearing – The Guardian
‘A judge facing a disciplinary hearing has complained he is being denied a fair hearing because he has been told he cannot be legally represented or call witnesses.’
The Guardian, 7th June 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Poundland stabbing: Trevor Joyce given life sentence for manslaughter – BBC News
‘A mental health patient who fatally stabbed a man in a Poundland store has been sentenced to life imprisonment.’
BBC News, 6th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rotherham child sex abuse inquiry investigates hundreds of ‘potential suspects’ – Daily Telegraph
‘The investigation into large-scale child sexual exploitation in Rotherham now involves 29 “designated suspects” and hundreds more “potential suspects”, according to the National Crime Agency (NCA).’
Daily Telegraph, 7th June 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Record low UK crime rate is ‘only benefiting the wealthy’, new survey shows – The Independent
‘New research suggests people living in well off areas have been the main beneficiaries of Britain’s falling crime rate – while those living in poorer parts of the country have seen far smaller reductions.’
The Independent, 6th June 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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County council fails in challenge to village green registration near school – Local Government Lawyer
‘A county council has failed in a High Court challenge to an inspector’s decision to register part of land near a primary school as a village green.’
Local Government Lawyer, 6th June 2016
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
