Action over ‘indecent’ Jesus art – BBC News
“A Christian group is taking an art centre to court, claiming it displayed an indecent statue of Jesus Christ.”
BBC News, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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House of Lords has south-east bias, says report – The Guardian
“The House of Lords, whose members once formed a roll-call of the shires of Britain, is now ‘unacceptably dominated’ by peers who live in London and the south-east of England, according to a new report.”
The Guardian, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Civil Procedure Rules – 47th Update – The Bar Council
“The latest Civil Procedure Rules (CPR) are due to come into force fully on 1 October 2008. There are changes in a large number of areas.”
The Bar Council, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.barcouncil.org.uk
Government sets out tougher community work for offenders – Ministry of Justice
“Steps to further toughen up [sic] the demanding physical work offenders carry out on community payback were outlined today (1st September) by Justice Minister David Hanson.”
Ministry of Justice, 1st September 2008
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Asian officer loses racial bias case against Met – The Independent
“One of the two senior Asian officers suing the Metropolitan Police for racial discrimination has lost his claim after alleging that a ‘golden circle’ of white officers had been chosen to run Britain’s largest force.”
The Independent, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Britons ‘passive against crime’ – BBC News
“British people are the least likely in Europe to be ‘have-a-go heroes’ and get involved if they witness a crime, research from a think tank claims.”
BBC News, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Is Helen Mirren right about date rape? – The Independent
“The actress stepped into a political and social minefield when she claimed date rape should not be a matter for the courts. Paul Vallely examines an issue which raises divisive issues of women’s rights and personal responsibility.”
The Independent, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Charity Nacro in bid to run two new prisons – Daily Telegraph
“Nacro, which attempts to cut crime by finding practical work for offenders, has formed a consortium with the private security firm G4S, a drugs charity and a construction company, its chief executive Paul Cavadino has confirmed.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Hacker appeals to home secretary – BBC News
“Lawyers for a Briton accused of hacking into secret military and Nasa computers are asking the home secretary to ensure he is not jailed in the US.”
BBC News, 1st September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Schizophrenic guilty of murder – BBC News
“A paranoid schizophrenic has been found guilty of murdering a father-of-three who was stabbed more than 80 times.”
BBC News, 1st September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Information can sometimes be destroyed after being requested under FOI – OUT-LAW.com
“Public authorities can destroy information after a Freedom of Information request for it has been made, the privacy regulator has said.”
OUT-LAW.com, 1st September 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Mother sues hospital over caesarian birth without pain relief – Daily Telegraph
“Sarah Carberry, 27, was given an epidural injection but claims it failed to work and she suffered 40 minutes of agony.”
Daily Telegraph, 1st September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Selina Scott to sue Channel Five for age discrimination – The Guardian
“Selina Scott is set to sue Channel Five, claiming she was lined up as maternity cover for Natasha Kaplinsky on Five News but was discriminated against for being too old.”
The Guardian, 1st September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Community service rules tightened – BBC News
“Criminals sentenced to community service may have to work full-time under new government rules.”
BBC News, 1st September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
MoD pays out tens of thousands of pounds over animals killed by jet training – The Times
“Low-flying by the RAF caused the death of or serious injuries to dozens of horses, cows, chickens and other animals in a series of incidents for which the Ministry of Defence has paid tens of thousands of pounds of compensation.”
The Times, 1st September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Met chief accused on race report – BBC News
“The UK’s top Asian police officer is to accuse Met Police chief Sir Ian Blair of ordering the rewriting of a report on officers’ harassment of a black man.”
BBC News, 1st September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
More than 70 criminals given ‘unduly lenient’ sentences last year – Daily Telegraph
“More than 70 criminals had their jail terms increased last year after the Court of Appeal ruled they were given ‘unduly lenient’ sentences by judges, according to new figures.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th August 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law firm in loans probe – The Times
“An eminent West Country law firm is at the centre of a probe by the legal watchdog into allegations that sub-prime loans may have been mis-sold to farmers.”
The Times, 31st August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
US to hand over papers supporting Binyam Mohamed’s torture claim – The Times
“The United States has agreed to hand over evidence that may support a British resident’s claim that he was tortured into confessing that he was an al-Qaeda terrorist.”
The Times, 30th August 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
