JPs ‘ignore advice of experts’ – The Times
“Magistrates’ decisions are made on the basis of stereotypes, and ignore advice from experts, research says.”
The Times, 15th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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Officers’ homophobia hampered murder investigations, says review – The Guardian
“Scotland Yard’s reaction to killings and attacks on gay, lesbian and transsexual people has historically been blighted by “institutional” homophobia, according to a report. A review of how detectives handled 10 murders of gay men or transsexuals says that in some cases inquiries were hampered by lack of knowledge, reliance on unfounded stereotypes and personal prejudices. Of the cases examined in a process sanctioned by the Met, four remain unsolved.”
The Guardian, 15th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Targets ‘force police to make ludicrous arrests’ – The Independent
“Frontline police called on the Government today to reverse the target-driven culture that has forced them to make ‘ludicrous’ decisions such as arresting a child for throwing cream buns.”
The Independent, 15th May 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Judges to condemn new Ministry of Justice – Daily Telegraph
“Senior judges will today consider whether to issue an unprecedented condemnation of the new Ministry of Justice, launched last week without the constitutional safeguards they regard as essential.”
Daily Telegraph, 15th May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Deportation ruling deals blow to anti-terror policy – The Guardian
“The government’s anti-terror policy was dealt another blow today after judges ruled against deporting a man cleared of plotting to launch a poison attack on London.”
The Guardian, 14th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Sentence extended for lawyer murder – The Times
“One of the two robbers convicted of murdering Linklaters lawyer Tom ap Rhys Pryce had his minimum custodial term increased by the Court of Appeal today.”
The Times, 14th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Copyright damages should not be punitive, says UK Government – OUT-LAW.com
“The Government has proposed a change to the damages available under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act, ruling out the possibility of the award of punitive damages in civil cases of copyright infringement.”
OUT-LAW.com, 14th May 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
See you in court? There’s a good chance – The Times
“Britain is becoming a nation of “law junkies”, with thousands heading to see lawyers each week, according to a survey.”
The Times, 14th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Choose between cash or court, Cherie’ – Daily Telegraph
“Cherie Blair could become a successful judge but only if she abandons her plans to become a fixture on the lucrative lecture circuit, she was advised yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Judges seek to retain sentencing powers in prisons crisis – The Guardian
“The new justice secretary, Lord Falconer, is under pressure to find a solution to the prison overcrowding crisis without threatening judicial independence by leaning on judges to pass lighter sentences.”
The Guardian, 14th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Doctors seek judicial review on job selection – The Guardian
“Junior doctors will this week take the health secretary, Patricia Hewitt, to court in a final attempt to stop a job selection process she admits “has simply not worked”. Remedy UK, an organisation representing 10,000 young doctors, is seeking a judicial review that would mean all training posts granted under the discredited system would only last for a year, allowing for a fairer system to be introduced in six months.”
The Guardian, 14th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
One night in the court cells costs as much as a Ritz suite – The Independent
“Prisoners are being held in court cells that cost more per night than a suite at the Ritz it emerged as ministers were accused of an ‘absurd waste of money’.”
The Independent, 14th May 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Online communities face money-laundering – Daily Telegraph
“Anti-Fraud experts are calling on the Government to start regulating virtual online communities amid fears that criminals and terrorists could use them to launder money.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police back new law on killer dogs – The Observer
“One of Britain’s most senior police officers has demanded a change to the law on dangerous dogs so that children are better protected.”
The Observer, 13th May 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Call for witnesses to be filmed – BBC News
“The head of criminal justice for the judiciary in England and Wales has called for witnesses to be filmed when they testify in court.”
BBC News, 12th May 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gambler tried to sell his kidney online – Daily Telegraph
“A gambler who touted one of his kidneys over the internet to pay off his debts has today walked free from court.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prison sell-off may fund village jail plan – Daily Telegraph
“Britain’s large Victorian prisons could be sold off and replaced with dozens of small specialist units under plans being drawn up by the Government.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police ‘escape justice’ in Menezes death inquiry – The Independent
“Eleven police officers involved in the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, the Brazilian electrician shot after being mistaken for a terrorist, will not face any disciplinary action.”
The Independent, 12th May 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Billionaire gambler sued by Iran in UK court – The Times
“A billionaire trader who is one of the world’s most prolific gamblers has won a £60m High Court battle with the Iranian military over a missing aeroplane.”
The Times, 11th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Accidents banished from Highway Code – The Times
“The word ‘accident’ is to be banned from the new edition of the Highway Code in an attempt to persuade drivers and police that someone is almost always to blame for a death or injury on the roads.”
The Times, 12th May 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
