Damilola Taylor killer Rickie Preddie freed from prison – BBC News
“One of the men convicted of killing 10-year-old Damilola Taylor has been released from prison.”
BBC News, 8th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 8 September 2010
Ranulph Fiennes crashed car after falling asleep following race – Daily Telegraph
“Explorer Sir Ranulph Fiennes momentarily fell asleep at the wheel of his car and crashed into a vehicle on the opposite side of the road after completing a gruelling mountain race, a court heard today.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
John Higgins banned from snooker but cleared of match-fixing – Daily Telegraph
“Former world champion John Higgins has been banned from snooker until November for bringing the game into disrepute but cleared of ‘agreeing or offering’ to accept bribes.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Leicester boy loses ‘laser pen’ appeal – BBC News
“A 14-year-old youth accused of shining a laser pen at a police helicopter in Leicester has failed to convince the High Court he should not be prosecuted.”
BBC News, 7th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – legislation.gov.uk
Canon law has allowed abuse priests to escape punishment, says lawyer – The Guardian
“The system of law operated by the Vatican has allowed serious sex offenders to escape punishment and must be abandoned, says a prominent lawyer.”
The Guardian, 7th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Plans to extend freedom of information – Ministry of Justice
“The Government wants to extend the scope of the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act to increase transparency.”
Ministry of Justice, 7th September 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Minister sets out evidence for immigration policy change – UK Border Agency
“The government will ensure that the UK maximises the benefits of immigration, Immigration Minister Damian Green has said. Speaking to the Royal Commonwealth Society last night, the minister commented that the UK has always benefited from immigration, but ‘will only continue to do so if it is properly controlled.’ ”
UK Border Agency, 7th September 2010
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
‘One punch’ boast killer from Oldham jailed – BBC news
“A 22-year-old who boasted that he possessed ‘a killer punch’ has been jailed for killing a man with just one blow outside a Greater Manchester pub.”
BBC News, 7th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Palm print led to arrest of teenage rapist 25 years later, court hears – The Guardian
“A teenager who raped a woman in her home and forced her flatmate to join in the abuse was caught by his palm print 25 years later, a court heard today.”
The Guardian, 7th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Failings’ over diabetic who died at Stafford Hospital – BBC News
“A systemic failure to provide adequate nursing facilities and staffing contributed to the death of a diabetic, an inquest jury has ruled.”
BBC News, 7th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ian Tomlinson post-mortem examination report withheld – BBC News
“A post-mortem examination report into the death of a man at the G20 protests last year has been withheld from authorities, it has emerged.”
BBC News, 8th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
De La Rue faces Serious Fraud Office inquiry over ‘falsified documents’ – The Guardian
“Banknote printer De La Rue is at the centre of its second Serious Fraud Office probe in three years following allegations of corruption by the company’s employees totalling at least £1m.”
The Guardian, 7th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Stansted posters banned for misleading train journey times – The Guardian
“Posters for the Stansted Express were banned for wrongly implying that the train would take passengers to central London in 35 minutes, a watchdog said today.”
The Guardian, 8th September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Extradition treaty is fair, says US ahead of British review – Daily Telegraph
“Theresa May, the Home Secretary, will announce an independent review of agreements with the United States and European nations later today amid concerns they are biased against Britain.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prosecutor backs end to mandatory life sentence for murder – Daily Telegraph
“Keir Starmer, the Director of Public Prosecutions, has joined calls for a system of first and second degree murder charges that would end mandatory life sentences for the crime.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th September 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Celebrity gagging orders see privacy cases soar – The Independent
“Celebrities who apply for gagging orders to stop the media from publishing details about their private lives have helped to boost privacy cases by nearly 50 per cent this year, new figures seen by The Independent have shown.”
The Independent, 8th September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
