“Known sex offenders are living unchecked in the community because there are too many of them to be monitored regularly, according to research commissioned by the Home Office.”
The Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“The deportation of three suspected Algerian terrorists was yesterday halted by appeal court judges who ruled that the UK government could not be certain that they would be safe from torture after they were sent back.”
The Guardian, 31st July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Some of the world’s leading food manufacturers have begun marketing to children on social networking websites and internet chat programs.”
The Guardian, 31st July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A 17-year-old girl and her boyfriend were jailed yesterday for torturing a friend with severe learning difficulties before forcing him to fall to his death from a 100ft railway viaduct.”
The Guardian, 31st July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Network Rail is to be fined £2.4 million for failing to complete a massive resignalling scheme on time, which resulted in long delays and severe overcrowding for thousands of passengers over several months.”
The Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Barrister Tom Brennan on Monday lost his legal battle in what he hoped would be a test case for the fairness of bank overdraft charges.”
Financial Times, 31st July 2007
Source: www.ft.com
“Millions of homeowners are in line for refunds totalling £2 billion on ‘unfair’ mortgage exit fees.”
Daily Telegraph, 31st July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“One of Britain’s biggest banks divulged the multi-million pound cost of the customer revolt against bank charges for the first time yesterday.”
The Independent, 31st July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Ministers faced renewed criticism over the flooding after it emerged that controversial new home information packs will not include details about flood risk to properties.”
The Independent, 31st July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“There is not enough evidence to support extending the 28-day limit on holding terrorism suspects before charge, a committee of MPs and peers has said.”
BBC News, 30th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The government’s handling of the introduction of indeterminate jail sentences is to be challenged in court.”
BBC News, 31st July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Anyone who drives after taking illegal drugs should be prosecuted, senior police officers said today.”
The Guardian, 30th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“An NHS hospital trust has agreed to pay £27,500 compensation in an out-of-court settlement with a mother of three for aborting her unborn baby against her will and ignoring her attempts to withdraw her consent.”
The Guardian, 30th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Millions of pounds are set to be paid out by the Government to prisoners kept in jail beyond their release dates.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A powerful group of family solicitors is calling on the Government to make a commitment to giving cohabiting couples new financial protection if they split up, and to make time for an early Bill.”
The Times, 30th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A cross-party committee of MPs and peers has opposed government plans to detain terror suspects without charge beyond 28 days.”
BBC News, 29th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A campaign for a public inquiry into miscarriages of justice in family courts has won the backing of 23 MPs, writes Ben Leapman.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“A shortage of judges is causing delays in bringing criminal trials to court, putting more pressure on prisons and delaying justice for victims of crime.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th July 2007
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Strict rules permitting the birth of so-called ‘sibling saviours’ should be relaxed, a powerful parliamentary committee will say this week. The relaxation could lead to greater numbers of designer babies being born in order to save the lives of living brothers and sisters.”
The Independent, 29th July 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Almost one in 15 senior police officers in England and Wales is being investigated over criminal or disciplinary offences, The Observer can reveal. The Police Superintendents’ Association (PSA) said that 100 of its members are under investigation for claims ranging from high-level corruption to harassment.”
The Observer, 29th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
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