Man awarded £90,000 after suicide attempt – The Independent
“A man who tried to kill himself has successfully sued the hospital which saved his life for £90,000 damages.”
The Independent, 6th March 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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BA crucifix worker takes case to Court of Appeal – Daily Telegraph
“British Airways check-in employee Nadia Eweida who was banned from wearing a Christian cross at work is to take her case to the Court of Appeal.”
Daily Telegraph, 6th March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Courtroom shortages causing long trial delays, report warns – The Guardian
“A shortage of courtrooms mean victims and witnesses face long delays in criminal trials, the government’s spending watchdog has warned.”
The Guardian, 6th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Firms bought secret personal data on staff – privacy chief – The Guardian
“More than 40 major British companies face legal action for allegedly buying secret personal data about thousands of workers they wanted to vet before employing them.”
The Guardian, 6th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Jailed bogus aristocrat Hugh Rodley investigated for other frauds – The Times
“A bogus aristocrat jailed for eight years yesterday for his leading role in the world’s biggest attempted theft is also being investigated for other massive frauds.”
The Times, 6th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Women and children ‘at risk as family courts reach breaking point’ – The Times
“The family courts system is at ‘breaking point’ and thousands of vulnerable women and children at risk of abuse are going without legal help, according to a report.”
The Times, 6th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Harry Potter actor’s killer sentenced to life in prison – The Guardian
“Karl Bishop, who stabbed to death the Harry Potter actor Rob Knox, was today sentenced at the Old Bailey to life in prison.”
The Guardian, 5th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman gets life for feud killing – BBC News
“A Merseyside woman who fatally stabbed a mother-of-two after years of falling out has been jailed for life for murder at Liverpool Crown Court.”
BBC News, 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
EU judges back UK retirement age – BBC News
“The UK’s compulsory retirement age of 65 is not in breach of EU legislation, according to a ruling by the European Court of Justice (ECJ).”
BBC News, 5th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Inspectors call for ‘cultural shift’ within Crown Prosecution Service – The Times
“Half of all complaints from the public about the prosecution of crimes are handled inadequately or poorly, a report by inspectors has found.”
The Times, 5th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Scores of killers who were given life terms released from prison to commit serious crimes – Daily Telegraph
“Scores of killers released from life sentences have gone on to commit serious crimes over the past decade, including murder and rape, the Government has admitted.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police apologise for fatal shooting of innocent man – The Guardian
“Sussex police yesterday formally apologised to the family of James Ashley, who was shot dead by police in Hastings more than 10 years ago. The police have admitted negligence and reached a settlement with Ashley’s family that involves financial compensation and a public apology.”
The Guardian, 5th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
CCTV simulated-sex pair sentenced – BBC News
“A couple who were caught on CCTV cameras simulating sex to torment their neighbours have both been given two-year restraining orders.”
BBC News, 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Here’s £10,000, take a year off, law firms tell graduate recruits – The Times
“City law firms are offering graduate recruits up to £10,000 each to stay away from the office for a year. The move has been driven by the credit crunch, with firms fearing that trainees will not get sufficient experience.”
The Times, 5th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
FSA faces multimillion claim for failing to stop Terry Freeman trading – The Times
“The Financial Services Authority is facing a multimillion-pound compensation claim from a group of investors who say that the City watchdog failed to stop the activities of a suspected rogue trader.”
The Times, 5th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Menezes coroner calls for review – BBC News
“The coroner who presided over the Jean Charles de Menezes inquest has called for police practices to be reviewed, saying ‘systematic failures’ occurred.”
BBC News. 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Prosecutors drop huntsman appeal – BBC News
“The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has said it will not contest a High Court ruling in favour of a huntsman filmed apparently chasing a fox with dogs.”
BBC News, 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tesco wins appeal on competition test – The Guardian
“Tesco has won an appeal against a proposal from competition watchdogs which could have severely restricted the number of new stores it can open.”
The Guardian, 4th March 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Two-year pupil exclusion ‘unjust’ – BBC News
“Children’s services at a county council have been criticised after it was revealed that a 12-year-old boy did not receive schooling for almost two years.”
BBC News, 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
YouTube man fined over cannabis – BBC News
“A Somerset man has been fined £200 after posting a video on the YouTube website of cannabis he was growing.”
BBC News, 4th March 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
