Stephen Lawrence murder: David Norris refused right to appeal – The Guardian
“Court of appeal rejects application by David Norris to appeal against conviction for 1993 racist murder.”
The Guardian, 10th May 2013
Soruce: www.guardian.co.uk
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Derbyshire father Nathan Pick jailed for seven years for killing baby son – The Guardian
“A father has been jailed for seven years after admitting killing his disabled seven-month-old son. Nathan Pick, 38, lashed out at the baby, James-Lee, because he could not get him to stop screaming.”
The Guardian, 10th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Papers drop veto on watchdog appointments – BBC News
“Newspaper owners have backed down on demands to have a veto over the board members of any new press regulator.”
BBC News, 10th May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Aberystwyth doctor six-month ban for ‘flirting’ texts – BBC News
“A doctor who worked at Aberystwyth’s Bronglais hospital has been struck off for six months after sending flirtatious texts messages.”
BBC News, 10th May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dental nurse wins case after being given written warning for eating apple – Daily Telegraph
“A dental nurse who was given a written warning by bosses for eating an apple has won a case for constructive dismissal against the surgery.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
WPc’s cut thumb will cost force £100,000 – Daily Telegraph
“Taxpayers were last night facing a legal bill of at least £100,000 after a long-standing compensation row involving a female police officer who cut her thumb while on duty.”
Daily Telegraph, 10th May 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
NHS ‘cover-up culture’ to be tackled with fines – The Guardian
“Hospitals that give false information about death rates will face unlimited fines under new powers aimed at preventing another Mid-Staffordshire-style health scandal.”
The Guardian, 10th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Chris Huhne and ex-wife Vicky Pryce freed from prison early – The Guardian
“Ex-minister and former wife released after serving a quarter of sentences for perverting course of justice.”
The Guardian, 13th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Solicitor James Watson attacks police ‘vendetta’ – The Independent
“A defence solicitor who secured more than £500,000 in damages from a police force after he was wrongly arrested says officers mounted a ‘vendetta’ against him.”
The Independent, 11th May 2013
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bedfordshire child cruelty hoarders get suspended sentence – BBC News
“A couple who filled their home with junk have been given suspended prison sentences for child cruelty.”
BBC News, 10th May 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inquiry into CofE cleric abuse claim set up – BBC News
“Archbishop of York John Sentamu is setting up an independent inquiry into allegations of sexual abuse made against a Church of England cleric.”
BBC News, 12th may 2013
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Husband killed and burnt wife, then took world trip on her cash – Daily Telegraph
“Jamie Starbuck, 36, was jailed for life after admitting murdering and disposing of his wife Debbie’s body before fleeing Britain.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th may 2013
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
SL (FC) (Respondent) v Westminster City Council (Appellant) – Supreme Court
SL (FC) (Respondent) v Westminster City Council (Appellant) [2013] UKSC 27 | UKSC 2011/0229 (YouTube)
Supreme Court, 9th May 2013
Former judge to examine role of police corruption in murder investigation – The Guardian
“The home secretary has ordered a review by a former senior judge into the role police corruption had in shielding the murderers of a private detective found with an axe embedded in his head.”
The Guardian, 10th May 2013
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Antisocial behaviour, policing and crime measures unveiled – Home Office
“The government has introduced new legislation to tackle antisocial behaviour, criminalise forced marriage and reform the police.”
Home Office, 9th May 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
The existential crisis of set aside transactions under section 37 MCA 1973 – Family Law Week
“Byron James, barrister, 14 Grays Inn Square considers the questions arising in relation to transactions set aside by s.37 MCA 1973 orders.”
Family Law Week, 9th May 2013
Source: www.familylawweek.co.uk
12 months supervision for all prisoners on release – Ministry of Justice
“Radical reforms to the way criminals are rehabilitated will mean every offender leaving prison must serve a minimum of 12 months under supervision in the community, Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced today [9 May].”
Ministry of Justice, 9th May 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Review into Riot Damages Act announced – Home Office
“The Riot Damages Act will be independently reviewed to ensure it protects the vulnerable and provides value for money, the government announced today.”
Home Office, 9th May 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Attorneys General support prosecutions of rape in conflicts – Attorney General’s Office
“The Attorneys General of Canada, Australia, the United States, New Zealand and England and Wales have resolved to work together more closely to fight sexual violence against women and children at yesterday’s annual Quintet meeting of Attorneys General in Auckland.”
Attorney General’s Office, 9th May 2013
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
