Suspended magistrate is reinstated as review finds dismissal was ‘disproportionate’ – The Guardian
“A magistrate who was suspended for criticising the police is to be reinstated after an independent review decided a recommendation to dismiss her was ‘disproportionate’ and the hearing that led to it was flawed and unfair, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 16th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Miliband faces new ‘torture cover-up’ storm – The Guardian
“David Miliband, the foreign secretary, was last night facing fresh pressure over torture allegations after it was revealed that his officials asked the US for help in suppressing crucial evidence.”
The Guardian, 16th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Rules to curb lapdancing could mean more strip nights in local pubs – The Guardian
“Flaws in proposed legislation aimed at curbing lapdancing venues could lead to more one-off strip nights at pubs and clubs, campaign groups warned yesterday.”
The Guardian, 14th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police chiefs body faces calls for review after cash revelations – The Guardian
“The Association of Chief Police Officers was yesterday facing calls for a ‘fundamental review’ of the way it works, after reports emerged that the independent organisation is raising millions of pounds through commercial activities.”
The Guardian, 16th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Judge takes 12,000 words to define a tree – Daily Telegraph
“A High Court judge, Mr Justice Cranston, has taken 12,000 words to answer the question: What is a tree?”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Shareholders in Northern Rock set to keep fighting – The Times
“The former shareholders of Northern Rock are expected to go to the Court of Appeal after failing yesterday in their challenge to the Government’s compensation scheme, which saw their shares valued at almost nil.”
The Times, 14th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Foreign Office link to torture cover-up – The Guardian
“The Foreign Office (FCO) solicited the letter from the US State Department that forced British judges to block the disclosure of CIA files documenting the torture of a British resident held in Guantánamo Bay, the Observer can reveal.”
The Guardian, 15th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Asylum for lesbian on the run from Iran – The Independent
“A lesbian who fled Iran after her girlfriend was arrested and sentenced to death in Tehran has won her battle to be granted asylum in Britain.”
The Independent, 16th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Boys and Girls Alone forces review of children’s employment laws – The Times
“Ministers have ordered a review of child employment laws as a public outcry grows over the Channel 4 series, Boys and Girls Alone, which follows a group aged 8-11 who are left without adult supervision in isolated cottages in Cornwall.”
The Times, 14th February 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Animal rights fire-bomber jailed – BBC News
“An animal rights campaigner who fire-bombed Oxford University has been jailed for 10 years after being found guilty of conspiracy to commit arson.”
BBC News, 13th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Child sex text teacher is jailed – BBC News
“A former primary school teacher who sent sexually explicit text messages to a 14-year-old boy has been jailed for 12 months.”
BBC News, 13th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hospital at fault over man’s care – BBC News
“A hospital in Somerset has been criticised for the clinical care it gave to a man who died after he walked home following a blood transfusion.”
BBC News, 13th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
No prosecution in 13-year-old father case – Daily Telegraph
“Police will not be looking to prosecute anyone in the case of a 13-year-old boy who has become a father.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Jean Charles de Menezes shooting: no officers face charges – Daily Telegraph
“No police officers will be charged over the shooting of Jean Charles de Menezes, prosecutors have announced, following a review of evidence from the inquest into his death.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th February 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for getting drunk on plane – The Independent
“A man who terrified passengers on a plane after drinking a bottle of vodka in the toilet cubicle has been jailed for 12 weeks, police said today.”
The Independent, 13th February 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parents lose fight to stop ‘preferred bidder’ sponsoring London academy – The Guardian
“Parents and campaigners have lost a judicial review to prevent the government introducing academies without holding competitions to allow a range of sponsors to come forward.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man steals from firm to buy toys – BBC News
“A 40-year-old Merseyside man who stole more than £780,000 from his employer and used it to buy collectable toys has been jailed for three years.”
BBC News, 12th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rock investors lose court case – BBC News
“Former Northern Rock shareholders have lost their legal challenge to the government’s plan to compensate them.”
BBC News, 13th February 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Serious Fraud Office investigates AIG – The Guardian
“The Serious Fraud Office has started a ‘preliminary inquiry’ into American insurance firm AIG’s London operation, founded by Joseph Cassano who spearheaded the group’s ill-fated move into complex debt derivatives.”
The Guardian, 13th February 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
