Prisons accused of transferring most difficult inmates to pass inspections – The Guardian
“Wandsworth and Pentonville jails are accused of attempting to dupe inspectors.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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Trafigura report on dumped waste in Ivory Coast revealed – The Times
“A report commissioned for the oil trading firm Trafigura stating that tonnes of dumped waste could have caused an outbreak of illness in West Africa can be revealed for the first time after an injunction was lifted.”
The Times, 17th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Cuts in legal aid could result in lawyers taking action – The Guardian
“Lawyers could bring legal action over the threatened cuts to publicly funded criminal cases as the government launches a review of the £2.1bn legal aid scheme.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Deported Iraqis put straight back on plane to Britain – The Independent
“More than 30 Iraqi asylum-seekers deported to Baghdad by the Home Office have been refused entry to their own country and flown back to Britain.”
The Independent, 17th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
BNP debate ‘illegal’, warns Hain – BBC News
“The BBC could face legal action over British National Party leader Nick Griffin’s appearance on Question Time, Welsh Secretary Peter Hain has warned.”
BBC News, 19th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Guantanamo Bay ‘torture’ ruling threatens intelligence sharing with US – Daily Telegraph
“The future of intelligence sharing between Britain and the United States is under threat after judges ruled secret evidence relating to the the torture allegedly suffered by Binyam Mohamed, a former Guantanamo Bay inmate, should be released.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th October 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
MPs investigate anti-extremism programme after spying claims – The Guardian
“A powerful committee of MPs is likely to hold a formal hearing into allegations that a government anti-extremism programme is being used to gather information on innocent Muslims.”
The Guardian, 18th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge condemns Jack Straw’s ‘haste’ on media access to family courts – The Times
“The most senior family judge in England and Wales urged ministers not to rush ahead with controversial plans to allow greater media access to family court hearings.”
The Times, 17th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Three jailed in family rape case – BBC News
“Three men have been given long jail terms for raping a member of their own family as she grew up.”
BBC News, 16th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Banker jailed over £1bn con must repay cash – The Independent
“A banker jailed for helping orchestrate a £1 billion ‘imaginary metal’ con was warned today he would have to spend longer behind bars unless he paid some of the money back.”
The Independent, 15th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police errors mean girl’s killer may never be found – The Independent
“Officers to be disciplined over poor handling of covert surveillance operation.”
The Independent, 16th October 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man jailed for getting three-year-old to smoke – The Times
“A man who encouraged a three-year-old girl to smoke a cigarette has been jailed for 18 months.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Officers’ convictions downgraded – BBC News
“Two policemen whose reputations were ruined after being found guilty of assaulting a man at a Christmas party have had their convictions downgraded.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
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Jail sentences likely for illegal trade in personal data – The Guardian
“Prison sentences of up to two years for illicitly obtaining confidential personal data, such as phone or medical records, are to be introduced from next April under Ministry of Justice proposals published today.”
The Guardian, 15th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Carter-Ruck in new move to stop debate in parliament – The Guardian
“The law firm Carter-Ruck has made a fresh move that could stop an MPs’ debate next week by claiming a controversial injunction it has obtained is ‘sub judice’.”
The Guardan, 16th October 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed over pensioner attack – BBC News
“A Lancashire man who admitted sexually assaulting an elderly woman has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drugs gang ringleader sentenced – BBC News
“A 37-year-old man from Kent who was the ringleader of an international crime gang smuggling illegal drugs into the UK has been jailed for nine years.”
BBC News, 15th October 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BNP forced to close membership and rethink constitution over race bias – The Times
“The British National Party was forced to amend its constitution yesterday so that it does not bar people from joining because of their race or religion. The move came after the Equality and Human Rights Commission started a county court action against the party, accusing it of breaching race relations laws. Proceedings at Central London County Court were adjourned after lawyers said that Nick Griffin, the party’s leader, would put a revised constitution before a BNP meeting next month.”
The Times 15th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
What to do with drunken sailor George Wood? Fine him – The Times
“A judge at York Crown Court found himself forced to answer a question yesterday that has vexed seamen since at least the 19th century. What should he do with the drunken sailor? A Scottish sea captain stood before him in the dock, charged with running his trawler aground on the sand near Filey, North Yorkshire. He had admitted to being drunk in charge of his craft.”
The Times, 16th October 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
