Chief Justice Derek Schofield to be removed from office – The Times

Posted December 8th, 2008 in Gibraltar, judges, news, professional conduct by sally

“The Chief Justice of Gibraltar faces dismissal by five UK law lords after a damning inquiry report by British judges on Friday called for his removal from office. ”

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The Times, 7th December 2008

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Man fined for swearing at TV – Daily Telegraph

Posted December 8th, 2008 in ASBOs, news by sally

“A man has been fined £80 for swearing at his own television while drunk.”

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Daily Telegraph, 7th December 2008

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Botched biofuel legislation stalls climate change initiative – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2008 in climate change, energy, environmental protection, news by sally

“The government has blown a hole in its climate change plans by misdrafting a key piece of legislation covering the introduction of ‘green’ fuel for motorists. The Department for Transport admitted last night that there was an ‘error’ in the law governing the Renewable Transport Fuels Obligation (RTFO) and it was going to have to put it right.”

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The Guardian, 8th December 2008

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An ugly business: The Briscoe-Mitchell case – The Independent

Posted December 8th, 2008 in defamation, special report by sally

“Carmen Briscoe-Mitchell turned white with rage at her portrayal as a vicious sadist in her daughter’s best-selling misery memoir. The proud matriarch lost her libel case but tells Robert Verkaik she is unrepentant after sueing.”

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The Independent, 6th December 2008

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