Driver, 78, jailed for road death – BBC News
“A man of 78 is starting a year in jail after a court heard how his dangerous overtaking killed a father-of-four.”
BBC News, 9th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Great art ‘will be forced abroad by tax law’ – The Times
“The British public will miss out on seeing some of the greatest works of art in the world because of the Government’s tax plans for nondomiciled foreigners, the director of the Tate said yesterday.”
The Times, 9th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Mobile phone operators join forces to block child sexual abuse websites – The Times
“Europe’s mobile phone operators are joining forces to obstruct access to child sexual abuse websites. Leading operators, including Vodafone, Orange and 3, will announce plans today to install technology in their networks that will bar access to thousands of blacklisted sites.”
The Times, 11th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Judges rule that poker is a game of chance – Daily Telegraph
“Poker is a game largely dependent on luck, the Court of Appeal ruled yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police may have to discard DNA samples – The Guardian
“Sweeping changes in the way DNA is stored on Britain’s national database are likely to be introduced following an ethical review. The first move would prevent police from indefinitely storing DNA samples provided voluntarily by witnesses to eliminate themselves from investigations, a move that would affect thousands of people.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Widower fights deportation order – BBC News
“A Filipino man whose wife was killed when she was wrongly injected with anasethetic in her arm is appealing against his deportation.”
BBC News, 8th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK names new counter-terrorism chief – The Guardian
“Britain’s most senior counter-terrorism police officer was named today as Bob Quick, the chief constable of Surrey.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Smacking can turn children into criminals’ – The Guardian
“Smacking children, however lightly, should be outlawed because it increases the chances of aggression and anti-social and criminal behaviour in later life, a new report concludes.”
The Guardian, 10th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Barrister who harassed his wife is named – The Times
“An eminent barrister and judge whose conviction for harassing his ex-wife and her new partner was kept secret by a gagging order can be named, the High Court ruled yesterday.”
The Times, 9th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Widespread bugging by authorities – The Times
“The inside story of how and why one MP was bugged reveals that eavesdropping by the authorities in Britain is far more widespread than suspected – and that no one is immune.”
The Times, 10th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Inquest date set for Menezes case – BBC News
“The inquest into the death of Brazilian Jean Charles de Menezes will be held in September, it has been announced.”
BBC News, 8th February 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Lawyers: Sharia can’t trump English law – The Times
“Leading human rights lawyers are concerned that the adoption of elements of Islamic law could lead to clashing systems.”
The Times, 8th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Lord Hunt: reduce crime by tackling health problems – Ministry of Justice
“Justice Minister Lord Hunt of Kings Heath has called on criminal justice professionals and health experts to work closely together to develop safer communities by tackling offenders’ health problems early to reduce crime.”
Ministry of Justice, 8th February 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Government loses appeal on pension advice error – The Times
“Pensioners who lost the bulk of their retirement savings after following misleading Government advice won a moral victory yesterday when a court criticised handling of the issue by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).”
The Times, 8th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
New rules for front gardens to fight floods – The Guardian
“The government yesterday declared war on the traditional right of homeowners to cover their front gardens with asphalt, as part of a drive to save water and reduce the risk of flooding. New legislation will mean that only areas made of gravel or porous bricks or paving, which provide better drainage than hard surfaces, will not need planning permission.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tanker driver held over ‘people trafficking’ – The Independent
“The driver of a tanker found carrying eight suspected illegal immigrants was arrested today on suspicion of people trafficking.”
The Independent, 8th February 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Bishop fined in gay discrimination case – Daily Telegraph
“A Bishop has been ordered to undergo equal opportunities training and to pay a gay youth worker nearly £50,000 for refusing him a job because of his sexuality.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th February 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Accountant gets to argue case on unsealing Queen Mother’s will – The Times
“An accountant who claims he may be the illegitimate son of the late Princess Margaret has won the right to a full court hearing on whether he should be allowed to view her will and that of the late Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother.”
The Times, 8th February 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Ofwat confirms record £20.3m Southern Water fine – The Guardian
“The owners of Southern Water are £20.3m worse off today after water industry regulator Ofwat confirmed that it has hit the company with its biggest ever fine.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Radio 4 presenter cleared of rape – The Guardian
“BBC Radio 4 presenter Nigel Wrench was today cleared of raping a man he met at a new year party.”
The Guardian, 8th February 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
