‘Culture of complacency’ in criminal justice system – The Independent
” The criminal justice system was condemned for its ‘culture of complacency’ tonight (28th April).”
The Independent, 28th April 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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Teenagers jailed for life for killing goth woman – The Guardian
“Two teenagers were given life sentences today for murdering 20-year-old Sophie Lancaster because she was a goth.”
The Guardian, 29th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lords defy Government by proposing criminalisation of data rogues – OUT-LAW.com
“The House of Lords has proposed making it a criminal offence to disclose personal information intentionally or recklessly. The Lords passed an amendment to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Bill, defeating the Government.”
OUT-LAW.com, 28th April 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Swift royal law reforms ruled out – BBC News
“The government has said it has no immediate plans to scrap a 300-year-old law that gives males precedence in the royal line of succession.”
BBC News, 29th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Smith faces fresh pressure on 42-day terror detentions – The Independent
“Pressure on Jacqui Smith to back down over plans to hold terror suspects for up to 42 days without charge intensified yesterday after leaked documents suggested ministers were considering allowing suspects to be held under house arrest.”
The Independent, 28th April 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Spy law ‘used in dog fouling war’ – BBC News
“A survey of UK councils has found some are spying on litter louts and people who let dogs foul public places, using laws to track criminals and terrorists.”
BBC News, 27th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Old Bailey’s criminal history goes online – Daily Telegraph
“Unseen files from some of the most sensational criminal trials in history are to be made available to the public today.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th April 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Pregnant prisoner chained up in hospital 24 hours a day – The Guardian
“A prisoner who was admitted to hospital after serious complications during her pregnancy was shackled to a security officer on a metre-long chain while she slept, showered and used the toilet.”
The Guardian, 28th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Children ‘put at risk by higher court fees’ – The Times
” Vulnerable children face a greater risk of harm because of a dramatic rise in the cost of taking them into care, ministers have been warned.”
The Times, 28th April 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Prison population reaches all-time high – The Guardian
“The number of prisoners in England and Wales reached an all-time high today.”
The Guardian, 25th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Doctor sentenced over child porn – BBC News
“A children’s hospital doctor has escaped a jail sentence after admitting downloading child pornography.”
BBC News, 25th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former Pc is jailed over violence – BBC News
“A former Lincolnshire policeman, once hailed for saving an 11-year-old boy’s life, has been jailed for two years for abusing his partner.”
BBC News, 25th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Burglar jailed for sexual assault – BBC News
“A burglar who broke into a woman’s home and sexually assaulted her has been jailed for at least six years.”
BBC News, 25th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Blackmailing designer avoids jail – BBC News
“A man who tried to extort money from three US car designers and accused them of illegally developing his creations has been given a suspended jail term.”
BBC News, 25th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cinema sex act mother sentenced – BBC News
“A married mother who sexually assaulted a 14-year-old boy at a cinema in London’s Leicester Square has been given a three-year supervision order.”
BBC News, 25th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two jailed over boy’s pool death – BBC News
“Two men who forced a boy into a flooded clay pit and watched him drown have been jailed for five-and-a-half years.”
BBC News, 25th April 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog censures health secretary over illegal donation – The Guardian
“The cost of the Labour deputy leadership contest threatened to bring further embarrassment for the government today as it emerged that another cabinet minister has been reprimanded over an illegal donation.”
The Guardian, 25th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Kurdish father-to-be set for deportation to Iraq – The Guardian
“A Kurdish asylum seeker who has been living in Britain for eight years and whose wife is expecting their first baby is due to be deported today.”
The Guardian, 25th April 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Employer must prove reason for dismissal, says Court of Appeal – OUT-LAW.com
“The Court of Appeal has said that employment tribunals do not have to back a fired employee’s story simply because the employer fails to prove its opposing case.”
OUT-LAW.com, 24th April 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
