Law firm boss ‘at centre of immigration scam’ – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2009 in fraud, immigration, news by sally

“A law firm manager was at the heart of a lucrative plot to con the Home Office into allowing ‘hundreds’ of foreign nationals to settle in Britain, a court heard today.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

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Hackers recruited to help fight against cybercrime – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2009 in computer crime, news by sally

“Reformed computer hackers are being recruited by the Government to defend Britain from international crime gangs and terrorists plotting cyber attacks on the country.”

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The Independent, 26th June 2009

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Double killer fails in appeal bid – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2009 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A twice convicted murderer who kidnapped and killed his wife on Teesside has failed to have his whole life sentence cut on appeal.”

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BBC News, 25th June 2009

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Top judge demands severe sentences for traitors – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2009 in armed forces, news, sentencing by sally

“Offences of treachery must be met with severe deterrent prison sentences to provide protection for members of the armed forces who risk their lives for the country, the Lord Chief Justice said today.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

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Man given life for knife murder – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2009 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who murdered his partner’s lover has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 25th June 2009

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Appeal bid over equal pay ruling – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2009 in equal pay, news by sally

“Thousands of men may have to wait for equal pay awards after a local authority said it was to challenge a landmark legal ruling.”

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BBC News, 25th June 2009

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Call for publication of ‘police killing’ report – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2009 in demonstrations, disclosure, news, police by sally

“A secret report into the suspected police killing of an anti-racism campaigner 30 years ago must be published, Sir Paul Stephenson said today.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

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Biggs lawyer laughs off concerns over ‘re-offending risk’ – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2009 in early release, news by sally

“Concerns that Great Train Robber Ronnie Biggs still poses a risk are laughable, his lawyer said today. A Parole Board panel which recommended the 79-year-old’s early release said he had not undertaken risk-related work and did not regret his offending.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

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Grandmother cleared over baby killed by dogs – The Guardian

Posted June 25th, 2009 in accidents, dogs, inquests, news by sally

“Coroner records verdict of accidental death in case of three-month-old Joseph Mack, mauled while grandmother slept.”

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The Guardian, 25th June 2009

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Faith school’s admissions policy discriminatory, says appeal court – The Guardian

Posted June 25th, 2009 in Judaism, news, school admissions by sally

“Jewish school’s refusal to admit boy whose mother converted to Judaism ruled unlawful.”

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The Guardian, 25th June 2009

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£1.8 million windfall husband escapes divorce renegotiation – The Times

Posted June 25th, 2009 in divorce, news by sally

“A divorced wife who tried to claim for more money from her former husband after his shares quadrupled in value was blocked by senior judges today.”

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The Times, 25th June 2009

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Creating law: from a blank sheet of paper to justice from the bench – The Times

Posted June 25th, 2009 in compensation, Law Commission, news by sally

“Should people who have been seriously wronged by the State — whether the police or a care home — be able to obtain redress in the shape of compensation? The Law Commission, the Government’s law reform watchdog, thinks so. Last year it put forward a series of reforms to improve justice and the quality of public services. But the Government has different ideas: it has privately just told the commission in a draft response that it has ‘significant concerns’ over the reforms as they stand and fears that they will help to create a compensation culture.”

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The Times, 25th June 2009

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Shot boss wins £160,000 payment – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2009 in contract of employment, news, remuneration by sally

“The boss of an overseas firm who was shot four times and seriously injured, and sacked by his employer on the same day, has won a £160,000 pay claim.”

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BBC News, 24th June 2009

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Earl Spencer and former wife settle divorce out of court to avoid glare of publicity – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 25th, 2009 in divorce, media, news by sally

“Earl Spencer and his former wife Caroline have opted to settle their bitterly contested divorce out of court to avoid details of their lives being revealed in the press.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th June 2009

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Brothers face life for robbing campaign on wealthy women – The Times

Posted June 25th, 2009 in assault, news, sentencing by sally

“A crack addict who stalked wealthy women in some of London’s most affluent areas before robbing them was warned that he faced life in prison yesterday.”

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The Times, 25th June 2009

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The football fan, his fight for freedom, and a dilemma for Jack Straw

Posted June 25th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“Michael Shields says he is an innocent man. The Government has the power to pardon him – but risks provoking a diplomatic row.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

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Soldiers fined after ‘prank’ injures naked officer – The Independent

Posted June 25th, 2009 in armed forces, assault, disciplinary procedures, news by sally

“Three soldiers have been fined after leaving an officer with ‘nasty’ injuries when they tied him up and carried him naked from his bedroom in a drunken ‘prank’.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

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Low-paid male council workers win right to equal pay with women – The Times

Posted June 25th, 2009 in equal pay, news by sally

“More than 12,000 men in low-paid jobs won the right to bring equal pay claims alongside thousands of women in a landmark ruling yesterday.”

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The Times, 25th June 2009

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Worker with false arm ‘banished to stock room’ – The Times

Posted June 25th, 2009 in disabled persons, employment, harassment, news by sally

“A student with a prosthetic arm was made to work in the stockroom of the retailer Abercrombie & Fitch because she did not fit its ‘look policy’, a tribunal was told yesterday.”

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The Times, 25th June 2009

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Two jailed for ‘savage’ gang attack man – The Independent

Posted June 24th, 2009 in assault, grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by sally

“Two thugs were jailed today after a “savage” gang attack on a man trying to stop a Chinese barman being racially abused.”

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The Independent, 24th June 2009

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