Top BA staff face criminal inquiry in price-fixing case – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2007 in airlines, news, price fixing by sally

“The price fixing scandal at British Airways deepened yesterday after it emerged the US department of justice will open criminal investigations into senior staff at the airline next week.”

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The Guardian, 18th August 2007

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Two supermarkets in e-mail probe – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2007 in competition, news by sally

“Two of the UK’s supermarket giants have been ordered to hand over millions of e-mails and letters as part of a Competition Commission investigation.”

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BBC News, 18th August 2007

YouTube row over social services baby threat – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2007 in adoption, internet, news, social services by sally

“A heavily pregnant woman is at the centre of an extraordinary legal battle with social workers after she secretly recorded them threatening to take away her newborn baby.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2007

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Crisis court cells ‘inadequate’ – BBC News

Posted August 20th, 2007 in courts, detention, news, prisons by sally

“Serious concerns have been raised in a new report into the use of a London court’s cells during the prison overcrowding emergency this summer.”

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BBC News, 20th August 2007

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Army officer sues for £1m over spy claim – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2007 in armed forces, news, official secrets act by sally

“A former Paratrooper whose career was destroyed after he was falsely accused of spying is to sue the Government for record damages.”

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Daily Telegraph, 19th August 2007

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Parliament protest cleared – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2007 in demonstrations, health & safety, news by sally

“Dozens of people who had set up a peace camp opposite the House of Commons to protest against the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan were evicted yesterday after officials claimed they had turned the area into a health hazard.”

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The Guardian, 18th August 2007

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Police CSOs ‘fail to detect any crimes’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 20th, 2007 in news, police by sally

“The effectiveness of police community support officers has been called into question after it emerged last night that those from several forces had failed to detect any offences in the past 12 months.”

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Daily Telegraph, 20th August 2007

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Terror law puts Britons at risk of surveillance by US agents – The Observer

Posted August 20th, 2007 in news, privacy, terrorism by sally

“A new law swept through Congress by the US government before the summer recess is to give American security agencies unprecedented powers to spy on British citizens without a warrant.”

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The Observer, 19th August 2007

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Terror suspect’s family claims he was tortured by Spanish police – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2007 in detention, news, terrorism, torture by sally

“The family and legal team of a British resident jailed in Spain as a terror suspect claim he is the victim of the Spanish equivalent of Guantánamo Bay. Mohammed Fahsi has been detained for more than 18 months after being arrested by Spanish police who claimed to have struck a blow against a recruiting network that was sending suicide bombers to Iraq.”

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The Guardian, 20th August 2007

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Hips extended to three-bed homes – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2007 in home information packs, news by sally

“The government has said it will extend its Home Information Pack scheme (Hips) to cover three-bedroom homes from 10 September 2007.”

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BBC News, 17th August 2007

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Draft Charity Tribunal Rules 2007 CP19/07 – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 17th, 2007 in charities, consultations, tribunals by sally

“This consultation document seeks views on the draft Charity Tribunal Rules 2007. The Rules are expected to come into force to coincide with the commencement date of the Tribunal which it is anticipated will be in early 2008. The Act and the Rules apply to England and Wales.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th August 2007

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UK private eyes invite public into forum – The Register

Posted August 17th, 2007 in news, private investigators by sally

“UK private eyes are setting up an online forum designed to dispel myths about the profession.”

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The Register, 16th August 2007

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Man facing trial on 21/7 charge – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2007 in bail, news, terrorism by sally

“A man charged in connection with the failed 21 July 2005 bombings in London has been committed for trial.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2007

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Courts urged to avoid jail for Asbo breaches – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2007 in ASBOs, news, sentencing by sally

“The courts have been officially warned that teenagers who breach their Asbos should not normally be jailed and that ‘excessive’ sentences should not be passed on adult offenders in similar circumstances.”

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The Guardian, 17th August 2007

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Juror in the clear over MP3 claim – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2007 in contempt of court, juries, news by sally

“The attorney general has decided not to take action against a Muslim juror who allegedly listened to music during a murder trial.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2007

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Consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences – Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted August 16th, 2007 in consultations, fraud, sentencing by sally

“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for fraud offences. Responses are requested by 6 December 2007.”

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Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO) – Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted August 16th, 2007 in ASBOs, consultations, sentencing by sally

“On Thursday 16 August 2007 the Panel issued a consultation paper on sentencing for breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (ASBO). Responses are requested by 9 November 2007.”

Consultation paper on breach of an Anti-social Behaviour Order (PDF)

Sentencing Guidelines Council, 16th August 2007

Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk

Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI

Posted August 16th, 2007 in legislation by sally

The Virgin Islands (Territorial Sea) Order 2007

The International Tribunals (Sierra Leone) (Application of Provisions) Order 2007

The Gambling Act 2005 (Operating Licence Conditions) Regulations 2007

The Education (School Performance Information) (England) Regulations 2007

The Birmingham City Council (Selly Oak New Road Tunnel) Scheme 2007 Confirmation Instrument 2007

The Arnos Vale Cemetery, Bristol (Burial Records) Order 2007

The Import and Export Restrictions (Foot-And-Mouth Disease) (No. 2) Regulations 2007

The Courts-Martial (Army) (Amendment) Rules 2007

The Addition of Vitamins, Minerals and Other Substances (Wales) Regulations 2007

The Persons Providing Education at Further Education Institutions in Wales (Conditions) Regulations 2007

Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

More students lodge complaints – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2007 in complaints, news, universities by sally

“More students are lodging complaints about their universities, an independent watchdog reports.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2007

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Climate bill nearing completion – Reuters

Posted August 16th, 2007 in environmental protection, news by sally

“The government is likely to put forward legislation within three months to cut carbon emissions by at least 60 percent in the fight against global warming, environmentalists said on Wednesday.”

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Reuters, 15th August 2007

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