Terror campaign postman is jailed – BBC News
“A postman who left a hoax bomb on a bridge and sent white powder in the post to leading figures, including Tony Blair, has been jailed for four years.”
BBC News, 13th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Ex-workers win £2m compensation – BBC News
“Hundreds of steelworkers who lost their jobs in Newport will receive a share of nearly £2m in redundancy money.”
BBC News, 13th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ireland votes No to Lisbon Treaty – The Times
“Ireland has voted No to the Lisbon Treaty, plunging the European Union into a new crisis.”
The Times, 13th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Appeal over Goth murder sentence – BBC News
“Two teenage boys jailed for life for the murder of a woman who was killed for dressing as a Goth have lodged an appeal against their sentences.”
BBC News, 13th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Compensation claims a step closer – BBC News
“Opportunities for consumers to take on businesses they believe have treated them unfairly and seek compensation in the courts could be stepped up.”
BBC News, 13th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boy ordered to tear down treehouse over planning permission row – Daily Telegraph
“A teenage boy has been ordered to tear down his treehouse because he doesn’t have planning permission for it.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
42-day terror law faces ‘very rough ride’ in Lords – The Times
“A leading Labour critic of Gordon Brown’s 42-day terror detention plan predicted today that the legislation would have a ‘very rough ride’ in the Lords.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
The ‘strangulation of freedoms’ that Davis will fight on – The Independent
“David Davis listed a host of controversial developments in the arena of civil liberties as the reasons for his shock resignation.”
The Independent, 12th June 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
People injured in hazardous activities only have themselves to blame, court rules – Daily Telegraph
“People who injure themselves during hazardous sporting activities can blame no one but themselves, the appeal court has ruled.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
House of Lords ‘reaches out’ into the blogosphere – The Guardian
“The House of Lords is aiming to spruce up its fusty image by launching viral videos on a YouTube channel to ‘combat outdated stereotypes of members’ and build on its first web foray Lords of the Blog.”
The Guardian, 13th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Bangle’ supporters petition PM – BBC News
“The family of a Sikh girl excluded from school for wearing a religious bangle will hand in a petition to Downing Street.”
BBC News, 13th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drunk and disorderly children escaping prosecution – Daily Telegraph
“The number of children prosecuted for being drunk and disorderly has plunged despite a substantial increase in under-age drinking.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Killer joyrider’s ‘inadequate’ prison sentence criticised by family of victim – Daily Telegraph
“The family of a mother-of-four killed by a serial joyrider has condemned the courts after he was spared a maximum 14-year prison term and jailed for eight years.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Laptop lapses which embarrassed government – The Guardian
“The revelation that top secret documents relating to al-Qaida and Iraq were left on a train is the latest in a string of recent embarrassments over data security lapses.”
The Guardian, 12th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
O2’s bubble bursts as it loses trademark case – The Times
“O2, the British mobile operator, has lost its four-year battle with rival 3 over the use of its bubble trademark in a television advertisement.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Black Panther ‘to die in prison’ – BBC News
“The killer who became known as the Black Panther has been told he will spend the rest of his life in jail.”
BBC News, 12th June 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woolworths hit with £350,000 market disclosure fine – The Times
“Woolworths, the UK retailer, has been fined £350,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for taking too long to disclose sensitive information to the stock market.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lawyers urge FO to come clean on torture – The Guardian
“Lawyers acting for Binyam Mohamed, a British resident incarcerated in Guantánamo Bay, have urged the government to disclose evidence which, they say, would demonstrate he was tortured.”
The Guardian, 12th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Related link: “Human Cargo”: Binyam Mohamed and the Rendition Frequent Flier Programme
Expelled ADHD teenager was ‘discriminated against’ – Daily Telegraph
“A girl suffering from a behavioural disorder expelled from school for being ‘disruptive’ was a victim of disability discrimination, a court heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law firms rake in £700m in fees for coal miners’ claims – Legal Week
“Legal fees for firms advising on the ongoing compensation claims for sick coal miners have hit more than £700m.”
Legal Week, 12th June 2008
Source: www.legalweek.com
