“A 39-year-old woman and her two younger siblings have won a total of £100,000 in an out-of-court settlement with Hackney council in east London because it failed to remove them as children from their abusive home.”
The Guardian, 17th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“One of the longest child custody cases in British legal history is to return to the high court as an infertile African couple make a new attempt to recover the child they claim as their ‘miracle’ baby.”
The Guardian, 15th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The family of heroin addict Rachel Whitear said yesterday they would never be able to prove the truth about their daughter’s death because of the ‘incompetence’ and ‘negligence’ of the initial investigation.”
The Guardian, 15th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Cannabis use among Britain’s young offenders is ‘out of control’, up by 75 per cent in some areas and fuelling a crime epidemic, with youngsters stealing to fund their addictions, according to two studies.”
The Independent, 17th September 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The actor Chris Langham broke down in tears yesterday as he was sentenced to 10 months in prison for downloading child pornography.”
The Independent, 15th September 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Judges face having their performance in court assessed under plans to ensure that their skills in handling cases are up to scratch and that they treat people fairly and courteously.”
The Times, 17th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“He gave away his last album free with a newspaper, but Prince has now taken a stance to defend the rights of the artist by launching a legal action against internet sites that he claims have infringed his copyright.”
The Independent, 14th September 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A coroner yesterday called for ‘insult chatrooms’ to be regulated after members of one site encouraged a man to commit suicide while dozens watched live over the internet.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A ‘landmark’ measure to outlaw unfair genetic discrimination should be included in a new Equality Bill, the country’s leading human DNA watchdog will say tomorrow.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The accident-prone home information packs regime suffered another blow after it emerged yesterday that a main trainer of energy assessors has been stripped of its status as an approved centre.”
The Guardian, 14th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Monica McCanch presented a well-dressed face of confident respectability to the world. She worked for Pfizer, the pharmaceutical company, in Kent before taking redundancy last year for a new life in Jamaica, where she planned to invest in eco-tourism. Yesterday the past caught up with McCanch, 55, when she pleaded guilty to four offences of sexual activity with a child and one of engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child.”
The Times, 14th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Racial and Religious Hatred Act comes into force in October, carrying a threat of prison terms for a person who tries to stir up religious hatred. However, its free speech exemptions are so wide that convictions could be difficult, a lawyer said.”
OUT-Law.com, 13th September 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
“Britain’s most senior judge has strongly opposed any move towards American-style selection of judges involving Parliament. ”
The Times, 13th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Non-lawyers could become partners in law firms by 2008, it has emerged, after the Government amended the Legal Services Bill to fast-track the early introduction of its controversial plans for alternative business structures (ABSs).”
Legal Week, 13th September 2007
Source: www.legalweek.com
“Rank and file police leaders yesterday reacted with scepticism to proposals to introduce hand-held computers for patrolling constables and ‘virtual courts’ as part of a drive to cut bureaucracy.”
The Guardian, 13th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A City investment bank accused of forcing out a highflying member of staff because he was ‘not German enough’ has admitted that it unfairly sacked the executive.”
The Times, 13th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Firms who pay less than the minimum wage face bigger fines as part of a crackdown on ‘rogue’ employers.”
BBC News, 12th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Britain is failing in its duty of care to its armed forces and former servicemen and women, the Royal British Legion has said.”
BBC News, 13th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The picture of violent crime in Britain is being distorted by nervous police officers recording minor incidents such as playground squabbles as serious incidents, a report on the state of policing says.”
The Times, 13th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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