Karl Barker jailed over child rape and dogging charges – BBC News
‘A man who repeatedly raped a girl from the age of 12 and sold her for sex at dogging sites has been jailed.’
BBC News, 18th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Travellers in legal victory against JD Wetherspoon after delegates denied pub entry – Daily Telegraph
‘Lawyers successfully argue that group of 15 people were discriminated against when they were denied entry to The Coronet pub.’
Daily Telegraph, 18th May 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Men jailed for torturing and killing baby deer in Wales after police find ‘disturbing’ video – The Independent
‘Two men have been jailed for the “barbaric” torture and killing of a baby deer in a video they filmed on a mobile phone in Wales.’
The Independent, 19th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BBC faces no action over ‘knickers’ comment in Ched Evans debate – The Guardian
‘A BBC radio presenter who said women should “keep their knickers on” while discussing convicted rapist and footballer Ched Evans will face no further action from media regulator Ofcom.’
The Guardian, 18th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Hunting ban ‘set to be repealed within 12 months’ with early Commons vote expected – The Independent
‘Supporters of hunting with dogs are confident of overturning the ban imposed 10 years ago, claiming that a majority of MPs in the new House of Commons will vote to lift it.’
The Independent, 15th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Impartial’ UKIP drama cleared by Ofcom – BBC News
‘A Channel 4 docudrama that imagined a future where the UK Independence Party won the general election has been cleared by broadcasting watchdog Ofcom.’
BBC News, 18th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Student restrained by police died from neglect, inquest finds – The Guardian
‘A student who was detained under the Mental Health Act died as a result of neglect by police officers and ambulance staff who forcibly restrained him and left him handcuffed for hours on a hospital floor, an inquest jury has found.’
The Guardian, 15th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Treason! Magna Carta barons face trial 800 years on – Daily Telegraph
‘The Barons and Bishops who forced King John to sign Magna Carta, enshrining key rights such as rule of law and protection of property, are to face “charges of treason” – 800 years after the historic document was written.’
Daily Telegraph, 17th May 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Human Rights Act: What has it done for us? – The Independent
‘The Conservatives want to replace it. Here are five things it has implemented for good.’
The Independent, 15th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Disability benefits delays not illegal, government says – BBC News
‘Delays in processing disability benefits claims were unacceptable but not illegal, the Department for Work and Pensions has told the High Court.’
BBC News, 15th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inside the secret court that helps victims of drug abuse keep their families together – The Guardian
‘Seven years ago, the Family Drug and Alcohol Court began in London: now it is being extended to England and Wales.’
The Guardian, 17th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Women in prison equals children without mothers, say justice groups – The Independent
‘12,000 women are sentenced each year in the UK – leaving about 20,000 children without mothers, according to Women in Prison’
The Independent, 16th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bassingbourn Libyan soldiers jailed for Cambridge man’s rape – BBC News
‘Two Libyan cadets have been jailed for 12 years each for raping a man in Cambridge.’
BBC News, 15th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Operation Elveden: Ex-prison officer jailed for celebrity tips – BBC News
‘A former prison officer has been jailed for 10 months for selling “salacious gossip” about celebrity inmates to two national newspapers.’
BBC News, 15th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Men-only divorce law firm for fathers feeling let down by family courts to open in London – The Independent
‘Men-only divorce law firms look set to be the latest import from America as Britain’s first practice targeting fathers who feel hard done by in the family courts sets up in London.’
The Independent, 17th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dante a devil of a time for BHA to release Richie McGrath verdict – The Guardian
‘Minimal coverage given to British Horseracing Authority’s unfounded corruption investigation into jockey and others is only part of a sorry saga.’
The Guardian, 17th May 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Attorney General Dominic Grieve questions what Tories trying to achieve by replacing Human Rights Act with British Bill of Rights – The Independent
‘The former Attorney General Dominic Grieve has questioned what the Conservative Party is trying to achieve through its plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new British Bill of Rights.’
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The Independent, 17th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Campaigners gear up for legal challenge over UK runways – BBC News
‘A charity, which successfully took the last Heathrow expansion scheme to court, says it could do the same again if ministers press ahead with a new runway at either Heathrow or Gatwick.’
BBC News, 18th May 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Anti-vivisection activists win right to legal challenge over how Home Office investigated the care of animals at leading research institution – The Independent
‘Anti-vivisection activists have won the right to a legal challenge over the way the Home Office investigated the care of animals at a leading research institution.’
The Independent, 17th May 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
