Why do we ignore the mental health aspects of crime? – BBC News
‘When 16-year-old Will Cornick admitted murdering the schoolteacher Ann Maguire, the reaction was one of shock and bewilderment.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Day: 3 December 2014
Couple launch legal challenge against ban on heterosexual civil partnerships – The Guardian
‘Rebecca Steinfeld and Charles Keidan launch judicial review after trying to hold ceremony at town hall and being turned away.’
The Guardian, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jimmy Savile paedophile scandal has created ‘non-stop’ flow of sex abuse cases, judges tell Chris Grayling – Daily Telegraph
‘Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary, says huge spike in sex offence cases since former BBC DJ’s crimes were exposed has put added pressure on prison service.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Rise in racist, religious and homophobic hate crimes in London – The Independent
‘Hate crimes motivated by racism, religion and homophobia have significantly increased in London over the past year, a new report has warned.’
The Independent, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Weight-loss ad featuring ex-Coronation Street star Denise Welch banned – The Guardian
‘An advert for the weight loss programme LighterLife featuring former Coronation Street and Loose Women star Denise Welch has been banned after the actor lost weight more quickly than regulations deem to be safe.’
The Guardian, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
