Attorney general warns newspapers over contempt – BBC News
“The media could be prevented from naming people arrested by the police but not yet charged, the attorney general has told the BBC.”
BBC News, 15th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Damages awarded in first UK Twitter libel action – Law Society’s Gazette
“A Welsh councillor has been ordered to pay damages in what is believed to be the first libel action resulting from comments posted on Twitter.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 15th March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Defamation Bill intended to kill off ‘libel tourism’ – The Independent
“Major changes to Britain’s antiquated defamation laws will be outlined by ministers today with the publication of a bill to provide greater protection for free speech and an end to ‘libel tourism’.”
The Independent, 15th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Stunt expert cleared in Batman cameraman death trial – BBC News
“An Oscar-winning special effects expert has been cleared of health and safety breaches over the death of a cameraman during filming of the last Batman film.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Freddy Patel condemned for ‘natural causes’ report on murdered sex worker – The Guardian
“A former Home Office pathologist, criticised for his postmortem examination into the death of newspaper seller Ian Tomlinson during the G20 protest in 2009, has had his earlier work on a murder victim condemned by a General Medical Council disciplinary panel.”
The Guardian, 14th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prostitution ring boss Thomas Carroll faces £1.9m order – BBC News
“A man who ran an international prostitution ring has been told to hand over nearly £2m of his criminal profits or face another 10 years in jail.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Disabled woman jailed for Milton Keynes fire killings – BBC News
“A disabled woman has been jailed for 12 years for the manslaughter of a mother and daughter in a fire.”
BBC News, 14th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police accused of false arrest at fees protest – The Guardian
“IPCC investigating claims that officer colluded with colleagues to arrest man on false grounds during December protest.”
The Guardian, 14th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fraudster Phillip Morris jailed after shooting himself – BBC News
“An insurance fraudster who shot himself in the chest as part of string of scams has been jailed for six-and-a-half years at Caernarfon Crown Court.”
BBC News, 11th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Raoul Moat accomplices guilty of murder and conspiracy to murder – The Guardian
“Raoul Moat accomplices guilty of murder and conspiracy to murder.”
The Guardian, 11th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jail for ‘butcher’ knife attack in Hoddesdon – BBC News
“A man who slashed his ex-girlfriend’s face like a ‘butcher cutting open a carcass’ has been given an indeterminate prison sentence.”
BBC News, 11th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bogus physio Charles Ahme jailed for sex assaults – BBC News
“A bogus physiotherapist who sexually assaulted women during consultations has been jailed for five years.”
BBC News, 11th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Deepcut families call for inquiry after review criticises police – The Independent
“Fresh demands for a public inquiry into the deaths of four young recruits shot at Deepcut Army barracks were issued last night after a new review revealed serious shortcomings in the way police investigated the cases.”
The Independent, 13th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Clampdown on migrant chefs could force takeaways to shut up shop – The Guardian
“The future of those traditional staples of British cuisine, Indian and Chinese takeaways, have been thrown into doubt by new Home Office restrictions on the overseas recruitment of skilled migrants. The immigration minister, Damian Green, has decided to halt the recruitment from overseas of migrant chefs from outside Europe to work in any establishment that provides a takeaway service.”
The Guardian, 13th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Damilola Taylor killer returned to prison – The Guardian
“One of two brothers convicted of killing Damilola Taylor has been returned to prison after breaching licence conditions that were applied to him after he was released last year.”
The Guardian, 13th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
New rules to discourage ‘libel tourism’ in Britain – Daily Telegraph
“The new rules will block celebrities and businessmen from bringing libel cases in this country unless they can prove that publication caused them ‘substantial harm’ in England and Wales, it is understood.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
7/7 inquests: MI5 rejects families’ call for 7/7 review – BBC News
“MI5 has rejected calls from the families of the 52 victims of the 7/7 bombings for a review of its working practices in light of the inquests.”
BBC News, 11th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Britain fends off threat of £300m fine over London air pollution – The Guardian
“The government has fended off the threat of £300m in fines over air pollution in London after the European commission put on hold infringement proceedings by granting the UK a time extension to meet a key air quality directive, subject to an emergency action plan.”
The Guardian, 11th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sex cult leader ‘could die in jail’ – The Independent
“An ‘evil’ sex cult leader who preyed on children and forced women into prostitution was jailed today and warned he could be behind bars for life.”
The Independent, 11th March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Transsexual NHS breast operation refusal upheld – BBC News
“A transsexual who wants the NHS to pay for her to have a breast enlargement operation has lost a High Court appeal.”
BBC News, 11th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
