Prince of Wales could be asked to appear in court over role in Chelsea Barracks row – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 30th, 2009 in contracts, news, planning, royal family by sally

“The Prince of Wales could be asked to appear in court over his role in helping to block the £3 billion Chelsea Barracks housing scheme designed by Lord Rogers.”

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Daily Telegraph, 29th November 2009

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Lost or missing insurance policies leave asbestos victims without compensation – The Independent

Posted November 30th, 2009 in asbestos, industrial injuries, insurance, news by sally

“Insurance companies were yesterday accused of profiteering from victims of the deadly asbestos cancer mesothelioma. Hundreds of victims of the disease are going without compensation because many of the insurance policies meant to protect workers allegedly have been lost.”

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The Independent, 29th November 2009

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Cleared Dando suspect Barry George challenges surveillance order – The Guardian

Posted November 30th, 2009 in human rights, news, supervision orders by sally

“Barry George, the man acquitted at a retrial of killing the BBC television presenter Jill Dando, is making an unprecedented legal challenge to stop the authorities keeping a watch on his movements.”

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The Guardian, 29th November 2009

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Outdated Crown Prosecution Service should be modernised, says DPP – The Guardian

Posted November 30th, 2009 in Crown Prosecution Service, news by sally

“Service should be more open with the public and less reliant on paper case files, says Keir Starmer QC.”

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The Guardian, 30th November 2009

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Last hope for Gary McKinnon as court hears Ian Norris extradition appeal – The Times

Posted November 30th, 2009 in news by sally

“Britain’s highest court will hear a test challenge today that to extradite a retired businessman to the United States would be a breach of his human rights.”

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The Times, 30th November 2009

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Murderers and rapists among hundreds of prisoners released in error – The Times

Posted November 30th, 2009 in news by sally

“Almost 200 prisoners including murders and sex offenders have been released early by mistake from jails, according to official government figures.”

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The Times, 30th November 2009

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Hacker Gary McKinnon to appeal after extradition blow – BBC News

Posted November 30th, 2009 in computer crime, extradition, news by sally

“The ‘devastated’ lawyers for computer hacker Gary McKinnon are to challenge the home secretary’s decision not to block his extradition to the US.”

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BBC News, 27th November 2009

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Drivers win taxi age court fight – BBC News

Posted November 30th, 2009 in judicial review, news, taxis by sally

“A judge has ruled in the favour of taxi drivers in Newport, who challenged a council decision to impose age limits on vehicles.”

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BBC News, 27th November 2009

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Detention of children at immigration ‘prisons’ attacked by MPs – The Observer

Posted November 30th, 2009 in children, immigration, imprisonment, news by sally

“Too many children being held at detention centres for too long, says home affairs select committee.”

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The Observer, 29th November 2009

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