Law Lords block police bid to stop critical mass cyclists – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, police, public order by sally

“Police attempts to outlaw the monthly Critical Mass cycle ride through the streets of London unless its route was notified in advance were blocked by the Law Lords today.”

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The Independent, 26th November 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Reforming adult social care legislation – Law Commission

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, social services by sally

“A project to review the law relating to the provision of adult social care in England and Wales.”

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Law Commission, 26th November 2008

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

New offence of possession of extreme pornographic images – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, pornography by sally

“The Criminal Justice and immigration Act 2008 introduces a new offence, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland of the possession of extreme pornographic images.”

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Ministry of Justice, 26th November 2008

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Lord Mandelson will force banks to open their coffers – The Times

Posted November 26th, 2008 in banking, news by sally

“Banks face legal action if they refuse to resume lending amid dire warnings of a mortgage drought that will bring further misery to homeowners.”

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The Times, 26th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Tarique Ghaffur, Britain’s most senior Asian policeman, settles racism case – The Times

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, police, race discrimination by sally

“Britain’s most senior Asian policeman has agreed to a six-figure out-of-court settlement after accusing Sir Ian Blair of being a racist.”

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The Times, 26th November 2008

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Sexual stimulation ‘not in lap dancing business plan’ – The Guardian

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, sex establishments by sally

“Lap dancing club owners yesterday tried to fight off an expected government clampdown on their burgeoning industry by telling MPs that sexual stimulation was ‘contrary to our business plan’.”

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The Guardian, 26th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

WI enlisted in fight against prostitution – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, prostitution by sally

“Harriet Harman was accused of stepping up a ‘witch-hunt’ against sex workers yesterday after she called on members of the Women’s Institute to monitor the small ads in local newspapers – and report those they believe are advertising the services of people trafficked and forced into prostitution.”

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The Independent, 26th November 2008

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Green light for care law overhaul – The Guardian

Posted November 26th, 2008 in news, social services by sally

“Ministers are giving the go-ahead for a fundamental reform of the ‘perplexing’ law governing adult social care in England and Wales, pulling together more than 30 acts of parliament passed over 60 years.”

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The Guardian, 26th November 2008

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Review to examine daughter rapes – BBC News

Posted November 26th, 2008 in incest, news, rape by sally

“An independent review is to investigate the contact agencies had with the victims of a man who raped his two daughters over a period of years.”

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BBC News, 26th November 2008

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Call for tougher laws on alcohol – The Independent

Posted November 26th, 2008 in alcohol abuse, news by sally

“Drinks firms should be forced to post warnings on alcohol ads as part of wide-ranging measures to cut binge drinking, the Government’s official drugs advisers have warned.”

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The Independent, 26th November 2008

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Sharia law should be introduced into legal system, says leading barrister – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 26th, 2008 in islamic law, news by sally

“A leading barrister has said that Sharia law should be incorporated into the English legal system, it has been reported.”

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Daily Telegraph, 26th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Government announces new law for increased data sharing – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 25th, 2008 in data protection, news by sally

“The powers of Government to share data will be increased under new laws announced yesterday. Legislation will introduce a fast-track procedure to allow data sharing whenever ‘a robust case’ can be made for sharing, said a Ministry of Justice report.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

The UK does not need a data breach notification law, says Government – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 25th, 2008 in data protection, news, privacy by sally

“The Government has rejected calls for a law that would require significant data security breaches to be notified to the country’s privacy regulator. It said that notification to the Information Commissioner should be a matter of good practice, not law.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 25th November 2008

Source: www.out-law.com

25 life terms for ‘British Fritzl’ – The Independent

Posted November 25th, 2008 in incest, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man who repeatedly raped his two daughters was jailed for life today at Sheffield Crown Court. He made them pregnant 19 times and seven of the children are still alive.”

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The Independent, 25th November 2008

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Hannah Foster’s killer jailed for 24 years – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 25th, 2008 in murder, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“The man convicted of kidnapping, raping and strangling teenager Hannah Foster – before going on the run to India – has been sentenced to a minimum of 24 years in jail.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Law firms look outside as market prepares for ‘Big Bang’ – The Times

Posted November 25th, 2008 in alternative business structures, law firms, legal services, news by sally

“Four in five law firms expect to join forces with other professionals under the reforms to be introduced by the Legal Services Act, a new survey has found.”

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The Times, 25th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Daily Cause List, 25th November 2008

Posted November 25th, 2008 in news by sally

Tuesday 25th November 2008

Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk

Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible

Record number of criminals being handed community court orders – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 25th, 2008 in community service, news, sentencing by sally

“A record number of criminals are being handed community court orders despite one in three being breached by offenders.”

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Daily Telegraph, 25th November 2008

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

New laws against forced marriages – BBC News

Posted November 25th, 2008 in forced marriages, news by sally

“Laws to prevent forced marriages and protect those who have already fallen victim have been introduced in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.”

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BBC News, 25th November 2008

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Cancer patients seek damages after frozen sperm is destroyed – The Times

Posted November 25th, 2008 in hospitals, human tissue, negligence, news by sally

“Six cancer sufferers who lost their only chance of fathering children when a hospital freezer broke down and destroyed their sperm samples were at the centre of an unprecedented compensation claim yesterday.”

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The Times, 25th November 2008

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk