Judge condemns ‘torrent’ of laws – BBC News
“Lord Phillips, formerly the UK’s most senior judge, has criticised the government for introducing a ‘ceaseless torrent of legislation.’ ”
BBC News, 19th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Diabetic man died after police mistook him for drink-driver, inquest hears – Daily Telegraph
“A diabetic man died after being wrongly arrested for drink-driving when police mistook his symptoms for the effects of alcohol.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Pensioner wins £28,000 payout after being left ill by drugs trial – Daily Telegraph
“A pensioner has won an £28,000 payout from a pharmaceutical company after being left seriously ill during a drugs trial.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Trio jailed for gang rape and caustic soda attack on teenager – The Guardian
“Three men who filmed themselves gang-raping a 16-year-old girl before dousing her in caustic soda were today sentenced to between six and nine years in jail.”
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Alternative therapy ‘crackdown’ – BBC News
“The head of the UK’s first regulator for complementary medicine has promised to get tough with the industry and drive out cowboy therapists.”
BBC News, 19th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Recent Statutory Instruments – OPSI
The Wireless Telegraphy (Register) (Amendment) Regulations 2009
The Wireless Telegraphy (Crown Recognised Spectrum Access) Regulations 2009
The Wireless Telegraphy (Recognised Spectrum Access and Licence) (Spectrum Trading) Regulations 2009
The Income Tax Act 2007 (Amendment) Order 2009
The Smoke Control Areas (Exempted Fireplaces) (Wales) Order 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Footballers win exemption from English tests – The Independent
“Foreign footballers have been given a special exemption from rules requiring them to learn English which apply to other workers from overseas, it was revealed today.”
The Independent, 19th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Murder law changes will make little difference, say lawyers – The Guardian
“New laws preventing people accused of murder from using sexual jealousy, so-called ‘honour’ killing and revenge as partial defences will make little difference in practice, lawyers say.”
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
NSPCC reveals 53 children are sexually abused every day – The Guardian
“The scale of child abuse in England and Wales was revealed today when figures showed that 53 children a day are subjected to sex crimes.”
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Couple taken to court for pruning ‘dangerous’ trees – Daily Telegraph
“An elderly couple were taken to court by their local council for pruning trees behind their home.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Almost a third of suspected crimes fail to reach court, Jacqui Smith admits – Daily Telegraph
“Jacqui Smith, the Home Secretary, told MPs at a select committee hearing that out of 550,000 cases leading to arrests last year, 160,000 were dropped.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Court challenge to NICE over osteoporosis treatment – The Times
“The medicine regulator faces a legal challenge this week over its ruling that thousands of women with thinning bones should be denied effective treatment on the NHS.”
The Times, 19th Janaury 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
MoD investigates race hate on web – The Guardian
“The Ministry of Defence launched a fresh inquiry into racism in the army last night after the Guardian uncovered a series of extreme and offensive comments on the social networking site Facebook.”
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
NHS starts inquiry into deaths of patients with learning difficulties – The Guardian
“An official investigation is to examine why people with serious learning difficulties have died while under NHS care, after alleged neglect led to at least six fatalities, ministers will reveal today.
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Foreign advert ban puts British workers first – The Times
“Employers will be prevented from advertising jobs overseas under plans being drawn up to ensure that British workers fill vacancies during the recession.”
The Times, 19th January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
MI6 informant Wang Yam found guilty of killing millionaire author to steal his identity – The Times
“A leading Chinese dissident who worked as an MI6 informant was convicted yesterday of murdering a millionaire author to steal his identity.”
The Times, 17th January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Man jailed for stealing pages from rare book – The Independent
“A businessman was jailed for two years today after admitting stealing pages from rare and priceless books at two historic libraries.”
The Independent, 16th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Just 62 people prosecuted under the hunting ban in 2007 – Daily Telegraph
“Supporters of hunting say the figures show that the Hunting Act has failed amid evidence that interest in the pastime is at levels not seen since the ban was introduced in February 2005.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Teenager given life for stabbing schoolboy – The Independent
“A 16-year-old who was caught smiling and laughing after stabbing a schoolboy to death was given a life sentence for murder today.”
The Independent, 16th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Burglars will face stiff prison sentences, Lord Chief Justice warns – Daily Telegraph
“Burglars who violate the sanctity of people’s homes will face stiff prison sentences, the Lord Chief Justice warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
