“Following his appointment as Secretary of State for Justice and Lord Chancellor, Rt Hon Jack Straw MP today gave details of ministers’ responsibilities.”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“Lady Justice (Heather) Hallett, one of three senior judicial commissioners, has become vice-chairman of the Judicial Appointments Commission (JAC).”
Ministry of Justice Press release, 4th July 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“High-profile judge Mr Justice Peter Smith was severely criticised today over his refusal to stand down in a case where he had ‘undoubted animosity’ towards one of the parties. ”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A third man with close links to al-Qa’eda in Iraq has admitted using the internet to urge Muslims to wage a violent holy war against all non-believers.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Two prisoners have launched a High Court action arguing they have been kept in conditions so bad that their human rights have been violated.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The proportion of black and Asian judges recommended for appointment last year under a new system was just five per cent, it was revealed today.”
Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Contempt of court action will be taken later this year against a Sunday newspaper over a story it ran shortly before the Angelika Kluk murder trial.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Two brothers jailed for killing schoolboy Damilola Taylor are to seek permission from the High Court to appeal against their conviction.”
BBC News, 4th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Red tape introduced in the 2003 Licensing Act is stifling small-scale gigs and performances, a report commissioned by ministers has found.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The Attorney-General may have to step aside from the key decision on whether there will be a prosecution over ‘cash for peerages’ under the constitutional reforms outlined yesterday.”
The Times, 4th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Detailed proposals of new anti-terror measures are to be published within the next three weeks and could include an alternative to the controversial control orders used to restrict the movements of terrrorist suspects.”
The Guardian, 4th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Setting a legally binding cut in carbon dioxide will strengthen the Government’s resolve to achieve the target and provide much-needed investor confidence, an all-party group of MPs said.
The Guardian, 4th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“The new boss of the advertising watchdog has said bogus web adverts and websites need better regulation and conceded that current rules are not far-reaching enough.”
OUT-LAW.com, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
“A man jailed for life for the rape and murder of his two-year-old niece was charged with raping a 12-year-old girl four years ago, it has emerged.”
BBC News, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“England’s most senior judge called for a review of sentencing last night, saying society should decide how much it was prepared to spend on sending offenders to prison.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Sweeping reforms to the way Britain is governed have been outlined by Gordon Brown in an attempt to clean up politics and restore trust after the Blair era.”
The Independent, 4th July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A key player in the Barlow Clowes affair – one of Britain’s most notorious frauds – will be able to keep nearly £10 million after the High Court ruled that creditors could not pursue him in Mauritius, where he is now based.”
The Times, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Gangs of organised criminals may be infiltrating the mergers and acquisitions departments of British investment banks to garner inside information on takeover bids, the City watchdog suggested yesterday.”
The Times, 3rd July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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