Rereading the Riot Act – The Lawyer
“In light of recent rioting across England, Colin Wynter QC believes a sympathetic application of a strict law can be necessary for victims of crime.”
The Lawyer, 15th August 2011
Source: www.thelawyer.com
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Home Office stripping more dual-nationality Britons of citizenship – The Guardian
“Increasing numbers of British nationals are being stripped of their citizenship under Home Office powers introduced in the wake of the 2005 London bombings.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Magazine apologises for slimming down Royal in picture – OUT-LAW.com
“The Press Complaints Commission (PCC) has forced a magazine to apologise for printing an altered photograph of the Duchess of Cambridge.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Man jailed for killing Warrington father in vodka row – BBC News
“A man who killed a father-of-three in an argument over a bottle of vodka has been jailed for seven years.”
BBC News, 15th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Downing Street agrees to riot inquiry – The Guardian
“No 10 has conceded to Labour demands for a formal commission to investigate the causes of last week’s riots after behind-the-scenes cross-party talks coordinated by the Liberal Democrats.”
The Guardian,
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Newzbin2 ruling sets precedent for online copyright infringement – OUT-LAW.com
“OPINION: Rights-holders must act decisively to show infringers that they are serious after a High Court ruling forced Britain’s largest internet service provider to block access to an infringing website.”
OUT-LAW.com, 15th August 2011
Source: www.out-law.com
Riots: magistrates advised to ‘disregard normal sentencing’ – The Guardian
“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”
The Guardian, 15th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Driver spotted using two mobile phones is banned – BBC News
“A man spotted using two mobile phones while behind the wheel of his car has been banned from driving for 12 months.”
BBC News, 15th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Angry boyfriend hurled hamster out of window during row with girlfriend – Daily Telegraph
“A man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s hamster by throwing it out of a window during a row has been given a suspended prison sentence.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
£12m paid in asylum seeker claims – The Independent
“More than £12 million was paid out in legal costs and compensation to asylum seekers and other immigrants last year, figures have showed.”
The Independent, 15th August 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Catholic nurses use Equality Act to protect their pro-life beliefs – Daily Telegraph
“Two Roman Catholic nurses have won the right not to work in an abortion clinic after they accused the NHS of breaching equality laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Widow takes on BBC over Israel ‘bias’ – Daily Telegraph
“The BBC faces a legal challenge over a report it has kept secret – but the case is being brought from beyond the grave.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Council eviction notice for Clapham Junction riot accused’s family – BBC News
“A London council is trying to evict a tenant whose son has appeared in court charged in connection with rioting and looting at Clapham Junction.”
BBC News, 12th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Husband keeps family wealth in divorce ruling – Daily Telegraph
“A wife is not entitled to a £7 million share of her husband’s £24 million fortune after 25 years of marriage because he inherited it from his father, a divorce judge has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
News of the World’s alleged Milly Dowler leaks investigated by IPCC – The Guardian
“The police watchdog is investigating an allegation that a Surrey officer gave information about the Milly Dowler murder investigation to the News of the World.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Twitter blocking: the technical and legal issues – Daily Telegraph
“David Cameron has said that the Government wants to explore ways to control social media following this week’s riots. Just how could such a plan work?”
Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Asbestos prosecution unlikely at Aberystwyth hospital – BBC News
“A health board is unlikely to face prosecution over whether up to 30 people were exposed to asbestos at Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth.”
BBC News, 12th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mark Duggan death: IPCC says it inadvertently misled media – The Guardian
“The police watchdog investigating the death of Mark Duggan, whose shooting by police sparked the first bout of rioting in London on Saturday, has said it may have ‘inadvertently’ misled journalists into believing the Tottenham man had fired at police.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dangerous Dogs Act change urged by Blue Cross charity – BBC News
“Legislation designed to protect people from attacks by rogue dogs needs to be overhauled, an animal charity has said.”
BBC News, 13th August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bail refused for many riot accused as courts work overtime – The Guardian
“Many of those charged with riot offences from last week have been refused bail by magistrates.”
The Guardian, 12th August 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
