Raise driving age to 18, says government-commissioned report – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2013 in accidents, driving licences, news, reports by sally

“Passing a driving test and getting a licence is a rite of passage for many teenagers. But they may have to wait an extra year if the government implements changes being proposed.”

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The Guardian, 11th October 2013

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HMP Blundeston inmate in human rights bid to keep jail open – BBC News

Posted October 11th, 2013 in human rights, news, prisons, rehabilitation by sally

“Closing a Suffolk prison will breach an inmate’s human rights, lawyers have told the government.”

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BBC News, 10th October 2013

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‘Skins’ actor sues Met for false arrest claiming he was racially stereotyped – The Independent

Posted October 11th, 2013 in assault, false imprisonment, news, police, race discrimination, stop and search by sally

“An award-winning actor is suing the Metropolitan Police for assault and false imprisonment after he was wrongly suspected of drug dealing.”

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The Independent, 10th October 2013

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Baby P council apologises for failings in Child T abuse case – The Guardian

Posted October 11th, 2013 in child abuse, local government, news, reports, social services by sally

“The council that dealt with the Baby P and Victoria Climbié cases has apologised after failing to prevent the abuse of a toddler who suffered extensive injuries at the hands of his family.”

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The Guardian, 10th October 2013

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