Divorce: the Government wants talk, talk before war, war – The Times
“Should divorcing couples be compelled to consider mediation before they can go to court?”
The Times, 15th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Pretty’ prison officer wins case – BBC News
“A former prison officer who said she was forced out of her job after being bullied because she was pretty has won her case for unfair dismissal.”
BBC News, 15th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Leader of airline bomb plot told he will spend 40 years in jail – The Guardian
“The British leader of the plot to bomb seven transatlantic planes is facing the prospect of dying in jail after a judge said today he was likely to remain a dangerous and motivated terrorist for the rest of his life.”
The Guardian, 14th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Workers can claim back holidays ruined by illness – The Times
“Workers who are ill during their holidays can now claim the time back from their employers following a landmark ruling by the European Court of Justice.”
The Times, 15th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Trio to be sentenced for airliner bombs plot – The Independent
“Three Islamic extremists will be sentenced today for a suicide bomb plot designed to kill thousands of passengers on transatlantic airliners.”
The Independent, 14th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Campaigning care lawyer could be struck off by tribunal – The Guardian
“A campaigning lawyer who for thousands of people represents the last hope of stopping closures of care homes and cuts in care services faces disciplinary action that could see her suspended from practice or struck off.”
The Guardian, 13th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
QC challenges private school law – The Guardian
“New government rules forcing private schools to open up their services, including the provision of more bursaries, are unlawful, according to a leading QC who has accused the charities watchdog of ‘attacking’ fee-charging schools.”
The Guardian, 14th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Senior public figures join clamour against child protection database – Daily Telegraph
“Leading figures from education, politics and charity voice their concerns over the new ‘paedophile checks’.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th September 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Stop giving ex-wives these undeserved millions, says Baroness Deech – The Times
“The divorce laws are unfair to men and multimillion-pound awards are degrading to women, an expert in family law believes.”
The Times, 14th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Vandal cashes in on law loophole – BBC News
“A graffiti vandal responsible for hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage across London stands to make a four figure sum by selling his work.”
BBC News, 11th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police to investigate MI6 over alleged complicity in torture – The Independent
“The metropolitan police are to investigate MI6, the secret intelligence service, over alleged complicity in the torture of a terror suspect, in the second criminal investigation of British intelligence officers in the war on the terror to be announced this year.”
The Independent, 12th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sick miners ‘are owed millions’ – BBC News
“About 150,000 sick miners and their families are still owed £100m by solicitors who wrongly charged them for compensation claims, an MP says.”
BBC News, 13th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Divorcing couples must consider mediation, says Bridget Prentice – The Times
“Divorcing and separating couples would be compelled to consider mediation before going to court, under plans being drawn up by ministers.”
The Times, 14th September 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
DPP seeks second retrial of men accused of airline bomb plot – The Guardian
“Three men found not guilty of the plot to blow up transatlantic airlines could face a retrial, after the director of public prosecutions said last night he was willing to break with convention and press for a conviction, despite two juries clearing the trio.”
The Guardian, 12th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
EU to appoint human rights commissioner – Daily Telegraph
“A powerful new European commissioner for human rights who is expected to push for new protection for asylum seekers and workers is set to be appointed later this year.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th September 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Woman fined over baby death crash – BBC News
“A woman who admitted causing the death of a baby in a car crash in Bedfordshire has been fined £2,500.”
BBC News, 11th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Baby P trio’s appeal bid refused – BBC News
“The three people jailed over Baby Peter Connelly’s death have been denied leave to appeal against their sentences.”
BBC News, 11th September 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Motorists could get bus lane fines refunded following High Court challenge – Daily Telegraph
“Tens of thousands of motorists fined for straying into bus lanes could have their money refunded as a result of a High Court test case next month.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th September 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Drug mule swallowed 106 cocaine packages – The Independent
“A man who swallowed 106 packages of cocaine to smuggle them into the UK was today starting a 10-year jail sentence.”
The Independent, 11th September 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Police investigated over stop and search of man and children under terror law – The Guardian
“Two police officers are under investigation after using anti-terror stop-and-search powers against a man and two young children in a south London street.”
The Guardian, 10th September 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
