Ruling backs false rape claim man – BBC News
“A man falsely accused of rape has been told he has grounds for compensation.”
BBC News, 13th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: news
Competition referral may call time on tied pubs – The Times
“A parliamentary committee has delivered a stinging rebuke to Britain’s biggest tenanted pub companies after concluding that the ‘tied’ business model should be referred to the Competition Commission.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On Tuesday 12 May the Sentencing Advisory Panel published a consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling. The Panel previously published advice on sentencing for ‘domestic burglary’ in 2002, leading to the Court of Appeal’s guideline judgment in McInerney and Keating. However, this judgment pre-dates the Criminal Justice Act 2003, which established a new sentencing framework, as well as the current system of sentencing guidelines.”
Consultation paper on sentencing for burglary in a dwelling (PDF)
Press Notice (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 12th May 2009
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Baby P would have lived if anyone had gone beyond the call of duty – The Times
“Health workers missed dozens of opportunities to identify abuse being suffered by Baby P before his death because of ‘systemic failings’ in the care given to the child, an official report has found.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Dirty tricks’ over toxic waste – BBC News
“London’s High Court will on Wednesday hear allegations of dirty tricks in the biggest class action ever brought before the British courts.”
BBC News, 13th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Justice system a ‘sexist operation’, study finds – The Guardian
“The criminal justice system is condemned as an institutionally sexist operation that lets down female victims, fails to help women offenders out of a cycle of crime and prevents professionals reaching the top jobs.”
The Guardian, 13th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Paula Gilfoyle and Carolaine Rainey: the remarkable similarities – The Times
“The similarities are remarkable. Two women found hanged in their garages a couple of weeks before their first babies were due.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Findings on pregnant suicide open Eddie Gilfoyle case to doubt – The Times
“Crucial new evidence has emerged that casts doubt on the conviction of a man serving a life sentence for the murder of his pregnant wife.”
The Times, 13th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
New evidence over Deepcut deaths, says family – The Guardian
“An official investigation into the death of an army recruit at the infamous Deepcut barracks contains new evidence that should be put before a coroner’s court or an independent inquiry, the father of the young soldier said today.”
The Guardian, 12th May 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Does anyone understand what the Privy Council does? – The Times
“A new report says the body of advisers dating back to feudal times can no longer escape constitutional reform.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Smith faces attack over offenders – BBC News
“Home Secretary Jacqui Smith is to face criticism from front-line police over the government’s ‘failure’ to stop persistent criminals from re-offending.”
BBC News, 13th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Motorist given £100 fine after car was clamped on own driveway – Daily Telegraph
“A motorist was given a £100 fine after his car was clamped on his own driveway.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Inquiry into officer’s evidence – BBC News
“The police watchdog is investigating claims that an officer from Greater Manchester failed to disclose evidence at a fraud trial.”
BBC News, 12th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Life term for headless body pair – BBC News
“A father and son who murdered and decapitated a traveller whose body was found in Hertfordshire have been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 12th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Failing Serious Organised Crime Agency to be overhauled – The Times
“The fight against organised crime is to be overhauled, in a tacit admission by the Government that the problem is out of control. In his first speech on crime since becoming Prime Minister almost two years ago, Gordon Brown announced today a new strategy to tackle criminal businesses.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Slow misconduct hearings cost taxpayers £8.2 million – The Times
“Family doctors accused of misconduct are being suspended for up to four years and at a cost of up to £900,000, according to figures revealed by the NHS under the Freedom of Information Act.”
The Times, 12th May 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Accused anti-terror chief cleared – BBC News
“Scotland Yard’s anti-terror chief has been cleared of wrongdoing after an investigation into claims he misused a corporate credit card.”
BBC News, 11th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Minimum wage up to £5.80 an hour – BBC News
“The UK minimum wage will rise by 7p to £5.80 an hour from October, the government has announced.”
BBC News, 12th May 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Muslim catering manager claims discrimination in row over handling pork – Daily Telegraph
“Muslim catering manager Hasanali Khoja refused to cook sausages and bacon because it was against his religion, a tribunal has heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th May 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Children in jail: lottery of justice is revealed – The Independent
“The jailing of children in England and Wales has become a postcode lottery where child custody rates in some parts of the country are five times higher than in others, according to league tables seen by The Independent.”
The Independent, 12th May 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
