Killers and rapists could be released earlier as High Court waters down parole terms – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 30th, 2012 in EC law, human rights, news, parole, sentencing by sally

“Killers and rapists serving long jail terms could be released earlier following a High Court ruling that their strict parole terms may breach their human rights.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th July 2012

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Drug driving law will hit medicine users – The Independent

Posted July 30th, 2012 in drug abuse, medicines, news, road traffic offences by sally

“Motorists using prescribed painkillers such as morphine and codeine could be charged with ‘drug driving’ under a new law designed to keep dangerous hard drug users off British roads, doctors and campaigners have warned.”

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The Independent, 29th July 2012

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Security services to get more access to monitor emails and social media – The Guardian

“Britain has quietly agreed to measures that could increase the ability of the security services to intercept online communications, experts say.”

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The Guardian, 28th July 2012

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