Regina v Horncastle; Regina v Blackmore; Regina v Marquis; Regina v Graham; Regina v Carter – Times Law Reports

Posted June 3rd, 2009 in hearsay evidence, law reports, witnesses by sally

Regina v Horncastle; Regina v Blackmore; Regina v Marquis; Regina v Graham; Regina v Carter

Court of Appeal (Criminal Division)

“A criminal trial could be fair although the defence did not have the opportunity of examining every prosecution witness.”

The Times, 3rd June 2009

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Elitist culture of secrecy must end, says Lord Falconer – The Times

Posted June 3rd, 2009 in freedom of information, news, parliament by sally

“The former Lord Chancellor wants an end to off-the-record briefings and a relaxation of Cabinet collective responsibility.”

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The Times, 2nd June 2009

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Code for handling personal data is muddled, says lawyer – OUT-LAW.com

Posted June 3rd, 2009 in data protection, news by sally

“A code of conduct for handling personal data was launched in London yesterday. But the document is inconsistent on the need for consent when collecting personal data, according to a data protection expert. Sometimes consent is not necessary, he said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 2nd June 2009

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Catholic charities breaking law on homosexual adoption – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 3rd, 2009 in adoption, charities, news, sexual orientation discrimination by sally

“Catholic charities who discriminate against homosexual couples who want to adopt children are breaking the law, the Charity Tribunal has ruled.”

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Daily Telegraph, 3rd June 2009

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A more civilised approach to suicide – The Times

Posted June 3rd, 2009 in assisted suicide, news by sally

“Under current law if you accompany a terminally ill relative to a clinic, knowing they are going there to be assisted in ending their own life, you are committing a crime. The Suicide Act 1961, now almost half a century old, makes this clear when it says that it is unlawful to “aid, abet, counsel or procure” the suicide of another person.”

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The Times, 3rd June 2009

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