Security pair jailed for Birmingham Airport smuggling – BBC News
“Two security workers have been jailed for helping to smuggle illegal immigrants through Birmingham Airport.”
BBC News, 4th November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Lord Falconer’s right-to-die bill a ‘blank cheque’ for suicide, says Baroness Butler-Sloss – Daily Telegraph
“Peers led by Baroness Butler-Sloss say Lord Falconer’s Assisted Dying Bill would be a ‘blank cheque’ for euthanasia and threaten basic public safety.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Kurt Delves jailed for killing crying baby daughter – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for shaking his 10 week-old daughter to death because she would not stop crying.”
BBC News, 4th November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Downton Abbey rape scene will not face investigation despite complaints – The Guardian
“The controversial rape scene in ITV drama Downton Abbey will not be investigated by media regulator Ofcom despite more than 400 complaints from viewers.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lt Col Mark Smyth jailed for indecent pictures at beach – BBC News
“A high-ranking army officer has been jailed for taking pictures of children as they changed on a Pembrokeshire beach.”
BBC News, 4th November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Conman John Bush jailed for sex with abducted 14-year-old girl – The Independent
“A serial fraudster who went on the run for five days with a 14-year-old girl has been jailed for six years.”
The Independent, 5th November 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Crime victims should have better support, says new top prosecutor – The Guardian
“Victims will be provided with better explanations of how their cases are being handled in order to boost public confidence in the criminal justice system, the new director of public prosecutions (DPP) has pledged.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
East Europeans jailed for fraud over £750,000 ‘benefit tourists’ – Daily Telegraph
“Three Eastern Europeans who flew friends and family into Britain and claimed £750,000 in tax credits have been jailed for a total of 12 years.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Views sought on guideline hourly rates – Judiciary of England and Wales
“The Costs Committee of the Civil Justice Council (CJC) has issued a call for evidence to assist it in making recommendations for Guideline Hourly Rates (GHR) for 2014.”
Judiciary of England and Wales, 1st November 2013
Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk
Major shake up to prisoner incentives – Ministry of Justice
“Significant reforms to the Incentive and Earned Privileges (IEP) policy across prisons in England and Wales have been brought into force today.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st November 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Legislation strengthens independent oversight of undercover police operations – Home Office
“Policing Minister announces the government’s intention to increase the independent supervision of undercover operations.”
Home Office, 31st October 2012
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Education and training: learning curve – Law Society’s Gazette
“The profession’s regulators face complex and overlapping challenges in creating a legal education system which shifts the focus from the ‘journey’ to the point of qualification.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 4th November 2013
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Anything Goes? – Criminal Law and Justice Weekly
“Has Rahmdezfouli stemmed the march against formalism, asks Dan Bunting.”
Criminal Law and Justice Weekly, 2nd November 2013
Source: www.criminallawandjustice.co.uk
Government launches probe into maternity discrimination at work after surge in complaints – The Independent
“The Government has launched a £1m investigation into the discrimination faced by women in pregnancy and its impact on families and the economy.”
The Independent, 4th November 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Report calls for female genital mutilation to be treated as child abuse – The Guardian
“Thousands of girls in danger of genital mutilation are being failed by the health and justice systems, a coalition of health professionals has warned in a report that recommends aggressive steps to eradicate the practice in the UK.”
The Guardian, 4th November 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Supreme Court weighs in on patient’s best interests and the meaning of futility – UK Human Rights Blog
“The Supreme Court has given judgment in the first case to come before it under the Mental Capacity Act 2005. The sole judgment was given by Lady Hale (Deputy President of the Court), with whom Lord Neuberger, Lord Clarke, Lord Carnwath and Lord Hughes.”
UK Human Rights Blog, 3rd November 2013
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Visitor bond scheme to be scrapped by government – BBC News
“Plans for a £3,000 ‘security bond’ for some ‘high risk’ overseas visitors to the UK are to be abandoned, the Home Office has confirmed.”
BBC News, 3rd November 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
