New immigration rules announced – BBC News
“Details of rules controlling the number of skilled migrants from outside the European Economic Area working in the UK are due to be revealed later.”
BBC News, 6th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Month: May 2008
Fears for children at risk as care order applications fall by a third – The Times
“Children at risk of abuse or neglect face even greater danger because of a new system designed to cut costs and speed up care proceedings, the Government has been warned.”
The Times, 6th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Illegal workers prosecutions rise – BBC News
“There has been a dramatic increase in the number of employers being prosecuted for hiring illegal immigrants, the BBC has learned.”
BBC News, 5th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape warning for men paying for sex – Reuters
“Posters will appear in clubs and pubs from Monday warning men against paying for sex in brothels with exploited or trafficked women.”
Reuters, 5th May 2008
Source: www.reuters.com
Pcs told to downgrade crimes to help meet targets – Daily Telegraph
“Police officers are being told to play down offences such as burglary and car theft in order to reduce crime figures, it was claimed yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
QC to advise racing chiefs on Max Mosley orgy – The Times
“The world governing body of motorsport has appointed a leading QC to provide it with an opinion as to whether its president, Max Mosley, was involved in Nazi-style role play during a sado-masochistic orgy with five prostitutes.”
The Times, 6th May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
‘Risk’ from open prison criminals – BBC News
“Dangerous criminals are being placed in low security open prisons due to overcrowding, at ‘massive’ risk to the general public, the BBC has learned.”
BBC News, 5th May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
DNA bank solves one crime per 800 profiles – Daily Telegraph
“Only one crime is solved for every 800 new profiles added to the Government’s DNA database, it emerged yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th May 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
CCTV boom has failed to slash crime, say police – The Guardian
“Massive investment in CCTV cameras to prevent crime in the UK has failed to have a significant impact, despite billions of pounds spent on the new technology, a senior police officer piloting a new database has warned. Only 3% of street robberies in London were solved using CCTV images, despite the fact that Britain has more security cameras than any other country in Europe.”
The Guardian, 6th May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Dangerous driving law change call – BBC News
“The parents of a baby girl left brain damaged by a dangerous driver have called for the law to be made tougher.”
BBC News, 3rd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two men guilty of blackmailing royal – The Guardian
“Two men were today jailed for five years each after being found guilty of attempting to blackmail a member of the royal family over gay sex allegations.”
The Guardian, 2nd May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Immigration (Biometric Registration) (Pilot) Regulations 2008
The Transmissible Spongiform Encephalopathies (No. 2) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Discretionary Housing Payments (Grants) Amendment Order 2008
The Football Spectators (2008 European Championship Control Period) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
‘Racist, sexist’ officer demoted – BBC News
“A police sergeant has been demoted for bringing ‘disgrace on his force’ by making racist and sexist comments while on duty.”
BBC News, 2nd May 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
High court to consider referendum on EU treaty – The Guardian
“A millionaire businessman today won permission for a high court challenge over the government’s refusal to hold a referendum on the EU reform treaty.”
The Guardian, 2nd May 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Harry Redknapp launches High Court action – The Times
“Harry Redknapp, the Portsmouth manager, is launching a High Court action in London today over his arrest as part of the police inquiry into alleged corruption in football.”
The Times, 2nd May 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Devil in the details? – Law Society’s Gazette
“The profession’s watchdog is proposing a risk-based approach to regulating law firms. But this risks upsetting lawyers with its demands for more information, reports Lucy Trevelyan.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 1st May 2008
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Mending fences – Law Society’s Gazette
“Professor Karl Mackie, a tireless advocate of alternative dispute resolution, tells Jon Robins why the tide has turned for mediation.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 1st May 2008
Source: www.lawsocietygazette.co.uk
Government Response to Report on Attorney General’s Role – Attorney General’s Office
“Government Response to Report on Attorney General’s Office.”
Attorney General’s Office, 30th April 2008
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
