Review of control orders sought – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2009 in control orders, news, terrorism by sally

“A wholesale review of control orders, which restrict the freedoms of some terror suspects, has been instigated by Home Secretary Alan Johnson.”

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BBC News, 16th September 2009

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Teenagers cleared of ‘Columbine’ plot – The Independent

Posted September 16th, 2009 in conspiracy, murder, news, prosecutions by sally

“Two teenagers were today cleared of plotting a Columbine-style massacre at their own school.”

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The Independent, 16th September 2009

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Defamation on the internet: Ministry of Justice seeks your views – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 16th, 2009 in defamation, internet, news by sally

“A debate on aspects of defamation law, and how it works in the internet age, was launched today by the Ministry of Justice.”

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Ministry of Justice, 16th September 2009

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Mobile networks could be fined 10% of turnover for mis-selling – OUT-LAW.com

Posted September 16th, 2009 in consumer protection, news, telecommunications by sally

“Mobile phone networks could face fines of up to 10% of their turnover from today if they fail to stamp out contract mis-selling. The networks will be responsible not just for their own behaviour but for that of retailers selling their services.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 16th September 2009

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Company director plundered more than £500,000 from KPMG – The Guardian

Posted September 16th, 2009 in company directors, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“A company boss was jailed for four years today after trying to buy his second wife happiness with more than £500,000 plundered from global accountancy company KPMG.”

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The Guardian, 15th September 2009

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Uninsured drivers face tighter laws and loss of car – The Times

Posted September 16th, 2009 in news, road traffic offences, uninsured drivers by sally

“Plans to tighten the law on driving without insurance, making it an offence to be the registered keeper of an uninsured vehicle regardless of whether it is being used, are expected to be confirmed by transport ministers today.”

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The Times, 16th September 2009

Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Inquiry started over CS spray use – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2009 in complaints, news, police, weapons by sally

“Three police officers have been placed on restricted duty and an internal inquiry started after film emerged of close-range use of CS spray on a man.”

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BBC News, 15th September 2009

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Paternity leave rights to be extended – The Independent

Posted September 16th, 2009 in news, paternity leave by sally

“Fathers would be able to take up to six months’ paternity leave – three paid – under Government proposals to allow parents to share entitlements, it was announced today.”

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The Independent, 15th September 2009

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