ITN faces court challenge over pensions – The Guardian
“ITN is facing a high court legal challenge over plans to dramatically reduce pension payments made to the families of former employees.”
The Guardian, 21st July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Paddy Power’s blind footballers ruled onside by ASA – The Guardian
“With a team of blind footballers who kick a cat into a tree, it seemed to have something to offend everybody. But one of the most complained-about adverts of all time was cleared today by the advertising watchdog.”
The Guardian, 21st July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bribery Act implementation – Ministry of Justice
“The UK will reinforce its reputation as one of the least corrupt countries in the world, when the Bribery Act comes into force in April 2011.”
Ministry of Justice, 20th July 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
McKinnon ‘could serve time in British jail’ – The Independent
“David Cameron raised the prospect today that computer hacker Gary McKinnon could serve some of any US-imposed sentence in a British jail after raising the issue with US president Barack Obama at the White House.”
The Independent, 21st July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Tome raider’ jailed again for stealing antique books – The Guardian
“A Cambridge graduate referred to as the ‘tome raider’ who stole antique books worth £40,000 from a world-famous library was jailed for three-and-a-half years today.”
The Guardian, 20th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Report shows imbalance in ethnic minority SDT referrals – Law Society’s Gazette
“Black and minority ethnic (BME) solicitors are more likely to have their case referred to the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal, a report into ‘issues of disproportionality’ in the regulation of solicitors commissioned by the Solicitors Regulation Authority revealed today.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 19th July 2010
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Hundreds face fines for killing squirrels – Daily Telegraph
“Hundreds of people face prosecution for killing pests in their back garden after a landmark legal ruling that saw a man fined more than £1,500 for killing a squirrel.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Devon paedophile spared jail due to ‘treatment delay’ – BBC News
“A paedophile has been spared prison because a judge said authorities would not be able to put him on a treatment programme during his sentence.”
BBC News, 20th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inside the Parole Board: how freedom is granted or denied for prisoners – The Guardian
“Unprecedented access opens door to the often publicly criticised, but little understood, workings of the Parole Board.”
The Guardian, 19th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Torture inquiry chairman is ‘compromised’ – BBC News
“The judge leading the inquiry into claims UK security services colluded in the torture of terror suspects abroad must be removed, a charity has said.”
BBC News, 20th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cambridge graduate sentenced for rare books theft – The Independent
“A Cambridge graduate who stole antique books worth £40,000 from a world-famous library will be sentenced today.”
The Independent, 20th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Many offenders in jail too long, says parole chief – The Guardian
“Large numbers of prisoners are spending longer in jail than necessary due to the increasingly risk-averse attitude of the public and politicians, according to the chair of the parole board.”
The Guardian, 19th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Gay couples will get equal right to marry’ – Daily Telegraph
“The Coalition will give homosexual couples the same legal rights to marriage as heterosexuals, a senior Liberal Democrat has said.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Locked-in’ stroke victim asks for ruling on mercy killing – The Independent
“In a High Court test case, to be heard later this year, his family will challenge Keir Starmer QC, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), over his policy on ‘mercy killings’.”
The Independent, 20th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Orlando Figes to pay fake Amazon review damages – BBC News
“A leading historian who wrote anonymous reviews on the Amazon website praising his own work and criticising rivals is to pay libel damages and costs.”
BBC News, 17th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
File sharers targeted with legal action over music downloads – The Guardian
“Solicitors for dance music label Ministry of Sound have sent letters to thousands of internet users it believes have illegally downloaded music and says it is determined to take them to court – and extract substantial damages – unless they immediately pay compensation, typically around £350.”
The Guardian, 17th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prenuptial agreements on rise amongst younger men – The Guardian
“Prenuptial agreements are becoming the norm among a generation of financially secure men who are rejecting the more romantic notions of their fathers.”
The Guardian, 18th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
CS spray man in legal action against Essex Police – BBC News
“A man allegedly sprayed with CS spray during his arrest in Essex is considering legal action against police after his conviction was quashed.”
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BBC News, 17th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cosmetic ‘cowboys’ face wave of lawsuits – The Guardian
“Lawyers who usually act for victims of NHS blunders say increasing numbers of people are seeking to take legal action over ‘cowboy’ cosmetic treatment.”
The Guardian, 18th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
