“Nationwide, the building society, is suing Eversheds, one of the country’s largest law firms, for more than £20 million, claiming that it was given negligent advice on an allegedly fraudulent property deal.”
The Times, 26th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Overcrowded jails are presenting a threat to the public, the Chief Inspector of Prisons has told the BBC.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A patriotic pensioner has been given an Asbo for playing his Vera Lynn records too loudly.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Alcohol support workers have been allowed to interview suspects in police cells in a bid to combat binge drinking and alcohol-related crime.”
BBC News, 26th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Two high-profile murders of young women which took place more than 30 years ago have been linked by DNA evidence. Scotland Yard are hoping that the link could lead to the solving of the murders of a Playboy bunny and a schoolgirl.”
The Guardian, 26th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Charges could finally be brought in the case of Genette Tate, the newspaper girl who disappeared on her delivery round 29 years ago.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The Government’s aim is to simplify company law and make it easier to understand, especially for small businesses – yet it is the longest piece of legislation passed by Parliament since it was established by Oliver Cromwell in the 17th century. Eight years in the making, the Act runs to 1,300 sections and 701 pages.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A photograph by a controversial American artist which is part of Sir Elton John’s private collection has been seized by police from a gallery on suspicion it may have breached child pornography laws.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A number of parts of the Act are already in force. Put on the statute book on November 8, 2006, it is being introduced in stages over two years. The Government intends that it will be fully in force by October 2008.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (Wales) Regulations 2007
Welfare of Animals (Slaughter or Killing) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Commons Registration (General) (Amendment) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Childcare Act 2006 (Commencement No. 3 and Transitional Provision) Order 2007
The Portsmouth City Teaching Primary Care Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007
The South Downs Health National Health Service Trust (Transfer of Trust Property) Order 2007
The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-and-Mouth Disease) (No. 3) (Wales) Regulations 2007
The Haringey Sixth Form Centre (Governing Body) Order 2007
The Police Federation (Amendment) Regulations 2007
The Police and Justice Act 2006 (Commencement No. 4) Order 2007
The Staffordshire Ambulance Service National Health Service Trust (Dissolution) Order 2007
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
“The media watchdog has upheld Channel 4’s decision to show a controversial documentary about the death of Diana, Princess of Wales.”
Daily Telegraph, 25th September 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Gordon Brown has said he could overturn the recent law allowing pubs in England and Wales to open 24 hours a day.”
BBC News, 24th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Police have seized an exhibit at the Baltic modern art gallery on Tyneside on the grounds it may have breached child pornography laws.”
BBC News, 24th September 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The ‘reckless’ premium rate phone services company that swindled GMTV viewers out of more than £20m over almost four years was yesterday hit with the biggest fine imposed by regulators.”
The Guardian, 25th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The government is to abandon a controversial proposal to use expert witnesses to brief juries on the ‘myths’ surrounding rape after judges warned the plan could lead to miscarriages of justice, the Guardian has learned.”
The Guardian, 25th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Banksy, the mysterious graffiti artist who has gone from underground street phenomenon to darling of collectors including Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, has been embroiled in an eBay scandal.”
The Guardian, 25th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A motorist caught travelling at 172mph on an Oxfordshire dual carriageway has been jailed for ten weeks.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A lung cancer patient has gone to court to stop his bank contacting him about repayment of a loan after he was called 762 times in ten months.”
The Times, 25th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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