Parliament Square eviction case a ‘collision of rights’ – BBC News
“The High Court has heard the Mayor of London’s attempt to evict Parliament Square protesters is a ‘collision of rights’.”
BBC News, 14th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: London
Boris Johnson brings legal action to remove Parliament Square peace protesters – The Guardian
“Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, is today bringing legal action to remove peace protesters camping in Parliament Square.”
The Guardian, 3rd June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pledges on protest rights overshadowed by moves against ‘peace camp’ – The Independent
“A pledge to safeguard the right to protest as part of the ‘new politics’ promised by the coalition Government will be undermined today as a legal challenge begins to remove peace protesters camping outside Parliament.”
The Independent, 26th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Head of CPS London plans to turn service around – Crown Prosecution Service
“The new head of the Crown Prosecution Service in London has set in place plans to improve the service CPS London provides to victims and witnesses in the capital.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 16th March 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Mayor threatens Tube legal action over £4.4bn ruling – BBC News
“Mayor of London Boris Johnson is considering legal action after it was ruled Underground maintenance firm Tube Lines’ costs should be £4.46bn.”
BBC News, 10th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crown Prosecution Service in London is ‘near meltdown’ – The Independent
“Parts of the Crown Prosecution Service in London are in ‘meltdown’ with criminals being handed ‘get out of jail free cards’ while ‘open and shut’ cases are being thrown out of court, a memo seen by The Independent claims.”
The Independent, 23rd February 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sir Paul Stephenson appointed as new police commissioner – Home Office
“Sir Paul has been appointed the new Metropolitan Police Service commissioner, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today.”
Home Office, 28th January 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
London crime maps are launched – BBC News
“Maps showing the numbers of muggings, burglaries and vehicle break-ins across London have been made available online.”
BBC News, 3rd September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
London knife possession charges fall 50% – The Guardian
“The number of people charged with knife possession in London has fallen by half in the past four years, police said today.”
The Guardian, 11th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008
Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008 published
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Boris Johnson’s city crime map delayed by privacy issue – The Times
“Boris Johnson is facing his first big policy obstacle as Mayor of London after the Information Commissioner objected to his plans to map crime in the capital street by street, The Times has learnt.”
The Times, 25th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Boris bans alcohol on buses and tube – The Independent
” New London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced an alcohol ban on transport in the capital.”
The Independent, 7th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal challenge to councils’ mutual – Financial Times
“The private sector will challenge a group of London councils today (11 February) that have banded together to cut insurance costs, in a legal action that could have far-reaching consequences for other public sector bodies in the UK.”
Financial Times, 11th February 2008
Source: www.ft.com
