Lords demand amendment to help the innocent get DNA off database – OUT-LAW.com

Posted November 7th, 2008 in DNA, news by sally

“The House of Lords has voted to amend the law to help innocent people have their DNA samples removed from the Government’s DNA database. The Lords have passed an amendment to the Counter Terrorism Bill.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 6th November 2008

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Man jailed for 10-year-old murder after confessing in letter to girlfriend – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 7th, 2008 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for a murder he carried out 10 years ago after confessing to his girlfriend in a letter.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2008

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Animal rights activist cleared of sparklers bomb charge – The Guardian

Posted November 7th, 2008 in demonstrations, explosives, news by sally

“A prominent animal rights activist accused of planting petrol bombs at Oxford University was yesterday cleared of possessing an explosive substance – packets of sparklers – with intent.”

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The Guardian, 7th November 2008

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British lawyer wins seat on world court – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 7th, 2008 in international courts, judges, news by sally

“A QC who challenged General Pinochet’s immunity and advised on legal issues arising from the Iraq conflict has been elected to the International Court of Justice.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th November 2008

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Law lord criticises plan to scrap defence of provocation for men who kill wives – The Times

Posted November 7th, 2008 in domestic violence, murder, news, provocation by sally

“The judge who heads Britain’s highest court has criticised the Government’s plans to scrap the defence of provocation for men who kill unfaithful wives.”

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The Times, 7th November 2008

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Judge cries in court as he passes sentence over death of young father – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 7th, 2008 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing by sally

“A judge was overcome with emotion in court as he passed sentence on a lorry driver who killed a young father with a dangerous U-turn.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th November 2008

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Bill for ID cards rises by £50m as Home Office unveils pilot scheme – The Guardian

Posted November 7th, 2008 in identity cards, news by sally

“The costs of the national identity card project crept up by a further £50m yesterday as the home secretary, Jacqui Smith, announced that a small number of transport workers will be able to volunteer to get the cards next year before the official launch date.”

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The Guardian, 7th November 2008

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