MPs urge emissions law – The Guardian

Posted July 4th, 2007 in environmental protection, news by sally

“Setting a legally binding cut in carbon dioxide will strengthen the Government’s resolve to achieve the target and provide much-needed investor confidence, an all-party group of MPs said.

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The Guardian, 4th July 2007

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Review calls for overhaul of bar complaints system – The Lawyer

Posted July 4th, 2007 in barristers, complaints, news by sally

“A wide-ranging review of the bar’s complaints-handling process has called for the implementation of 52 recommendations in a bid to address significant weaknesses in the current system.”

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The Lawyer, 3rd July 2007

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New ASA boss targets bogus web sites – OUT-LAW.com

Posted July 4th, 2007 in advertising, internet, news by sally

“The new boss of the advertising watchdog has said bogus web adverts and websites need better regulation and conceded that current rules are not far-reaching enough.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 3rd July 2007

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Girl killer’s earlier rape charge – BBC News

Posted July 4th, 2007 in murder, news, rape by sally

“A man jailed for life for the rape and murder of his two-year-old niece was charged with raping a 12-year-old girl four years ago, it has emerged.”

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BBC News,  3rd July 2007

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Public ‘should decide spending on prisons’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 4th, 2007 in news, sentencing by sally

“England’s most senior judge called for a review of sentencing last night, saying society should decide how much it was prepared to spend on sending offenders to prison.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007

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Brown’s constitutional reforms aim to restore public trust in politics – The Independent

Posted July 4th, 2007 in constitutional reform, news, parliament by sally

“Sweeping reforms to the way Britain is governed have been outlined by Gordon Brown in an attempt to clean up politics and restore trust after the Blair era.”

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The Independent, 4th July 2007

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The battle over government that has raged since Magna Carta – The Independent

Posted July 4th, 2007 in constitutional history, special report by sally

“Yesterday Mr Brown referred to the British Constitution as ‘unwritten’. That is misleading. A more accurate description would be “un-codified”. In common with the citizens of other countries, subjects of the British Crown enjoy certain legally prescribed rights and freedoms. And like the governments of other nations, British administrations are bound by the chains of law and convention.”

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The Independent, 4th July 2007

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Barlow Clowes accomplice escapes £10m debt – The Times

Posted July 4th, 2007 in bankruptcy, fraud, news by sally

“A key player in the Barlow Clowes affair – one of Britain’s most notorious frauds – will be able to keep nearly £10 million after the High Court ruled that creditors could not pursue him in Mauritius, where he is now based.”

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The Times, 3rd July 2007

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk