NatWest Three cry foul over witnesses – The Times

Posted August 13th, 2007 in fraud, news, solicitors, witnesses by sally

“Lawyers for the three former NatWest executives caught up in the Enron scandal have levelled an astonishing series of allegations against London solicitors representing the bank’s parent, RBS.”

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The Times, 12th August 2007

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Credit crisis could lead to surge in litigation – The Times

Posted August 13th, 2007 in banking, hedge funds, news, private equity by sally

“A meltdown in the credit markets could lead to banks, hedge funds and private equity firms finding themselves embroiled in years of costly litigation, lawyers warned today.”

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The Times, 10th August 2007

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Court orders review of Alzheimer’s drugs guidance – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2007 in medicines, mental health, news by sally

“A high court judge today ordered a review of guidelines on access to anti-dementia drugs, in a landmark ruling that favoured drugs companies and the Alzheimer’s Society.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2007

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Men in court over 7 July bombings – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2007 in conspiracy, explosives, news, terrorism by sally

“The first people to be charged over the 7 July 2005 London bomb attacks are to appear in court.”

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BBC News, 10th August 2007

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Bid to cut crime with new design – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2007 in crime prevention, news by sally

“The government is launching a new drive to cut crime through innovative design.”

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BBC News, 10th August 2007

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One British resident cleared to leave Guantanamo – Reuters

Posted August 10th, 2007 in detention, news, terrorism by sally

“One of the five British residents London wants freed from the Guantanamo prison camp has already been cleared for release but will not be sent to his native land because of fears he would be abused there, a Pentagon official said on Thursday.”

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Reuters, 9th August 2007

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Inquiry over serial killer death – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2007 in mental health, murder, news by sally

“A serial killer who knifed four people to death within three days has been found dead at Broadmoor Hospital.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2007

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Decision due on Alzheimer’s drugs – BBC News

Posted August 10th, 2007 in medicines, mental health, news by sally

“Campaigners are set to learn if they have won their High Court battle over the availability of Alzheimer’s drugs for people with early-stage disease.”

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BBC News, 10th August 2007

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BAA under the spotlight – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2007 in airlines, competition, news by sally

“BAA today faced renewed calls for it to be broken up it as a competition inquiry that will determine its future entered a crucial phase.”

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The Guardian, 9th August 2007

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10-finger exercise for ID cards – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2007 in fingerprints, identity cards, news by sally

“The government expects to take and record all 10 fingerprints from people receiving identity cards, the head of the ID card scheme revealed yesterday.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2007

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Peers want crackdown on web’s ‘wild west’ – The Guardian

Posted August 10th, 2007 in computer crime, internet, news by sally

“The government and police must act to improve online security and stop the internet becoming a ‘playground of criminals’, a parliamentary committee warns today. A report from the House of Lords science and technology select committee accuses both business and government of creating an image of the net as a ‘wild west’, with millions of internet users unnecessarily exposed to crime.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2007

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MoD to impose gagging order on blogs written by army personnel – The Independent

Posted August 10th, 2007 in armed forces, internet, news by sally

“The Ministry of Defence has imposed a ban on members of the armed forces using modern technology to communicate about their experiences.”

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The Independent, 10th August 2007

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JK Rowling judge made mistakes, says privacy law expert – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 9th, 2007 in news, privacy by sally

“The judge in the JK Rowling privacy case should have taken account of the fact that celebrities may be more vulnerable to media pressure than others and so entitled to stronger privacy protection a leading legal expert has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th August 2007

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Gambling ad ban hits overseas operators – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 9th, 2007 in advertising, gambling, internet, news by sally

“Online gambling companies based outside of the European Economic Area are to be banned from advertising in the UK. The Gambling Act will be used to bar the advertising of over 1,000 websites.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 9th august 2007

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Watchdog raps ministers over HIPs – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2007 in home information packs, news by sally

“The government has come under fire over the setting up of its controversial Home Information Pack scheme.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2007

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New monopoly probe to mull BAA break-up – The Times

Posted August 9th, 2007 in airlines, competition, news by sally

“The quality of service received by passengers and airlines at Heathrow airport will come under the scrutiny of the UK’s competition regulator, as part of a wide-ranging investigation into the country’s largest airports operator.”

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The Times, 9th August 2007

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Haw protest restrictions unlawful – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2007 in demonstrations, news, police by sally

“Restrictions placed on anti-Iraq war protestor Brian Haw by police over his six-year peace vigil have been ruled unlawful in a High Court judgement.”

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BBC News, 8th August 2007

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‘Endemic squalor’ at Pentonville – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2007 in news, prisons by sally

“A damning report into Pentonville Prison has revealed “endemic squalor” at the oldest Victorian era jail.”

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BBC News, 9th August 2007

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Can the broadcaster or the makers be prosecuted? – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 9th, 2007 in media, news, public order, racism by sally

“Under Section 22 of the Public Order Act 1986, a broadcaster can be prosecuted for airing a programme including material likely to stir up racial hatred.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th August 2007

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Rule change ‘cheats’ skilled migrant workers – The Times

Posted August 9th, 2007 in immigration, news by sally

“Thousands of skilled immigrants face deportation after the Government unlawfully and unfairly changed the rules allowing them into the country, a parliamentary committee says.”

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The Times, 9th August 2007

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