Inmate suicide cases “increasing” – BBC News
“There has been a significant increase in the number of prisoners who have killed themselves in jails in England and Wales, figures have shown.”
BBC News, 12th July 2007
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Benefits system “too complicated” – BBC News
“The benefits system is too complicated and there are too many incentives for claimants to stay on benefits long term, a think-tank has said.”
BBC News, 11th July 2007
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We cannot just build our way out of prison crowding, says Straw – The Times
“The Government will not be able to build its way out of the prison crisis, Jack Straw suggested yesterday. He indicated that the only way the pressure could be relieved was by sending fewer people to jail and using more noncustodial sentences.”
The Times, 12th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
We must debate end-of-life issues, says doctor cleared of misconduct – The Times
“The doctor cleared of misconduct in hastening the deaths of two terminally ill babies called yesterday for more debate on end-of-life decisions.”
The Times, 12th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Tintin book is crude, racist and must be banned, says watchdog – The Times
“A cartoon adventure featuring Tintin, the heroic Belgian journalist, should not be sold in Britain, the Commission for Racial Equality said yesterday. The racism watchdog said that it was unacceptable for any shop to sell or display Tintin in the Congo, a comic book written in 1930 that features crude racial stereotypes.”
The Times, 12th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
UK challenges Strasbourg ban – The Guardian
“Britain launched an attempt at the European Court of Human Rights yesterday to overturn an 11-year old judgment by the Court which bans the deportation of terrorists where they face a risk of torture or degrading treatment.”
The Guardian, 12th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘First’ smoking prosecution bid – BBC News
“A Blackpool landlord could become the first in England to be prosecuted under the new anti-smoking legislation.”
BBC News, 11th July 2007
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Judge criticises bombers’ law firm – Daily Telegraph
“A firm of solicitors which represented some of the July 21 bombers has been strongly criticised by the trial judge.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th July 2007
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Abu Hamza fights US extradition – BBC News
“Controversial Muslim cleric Abu Hamza al-Masri should not be extradited to the US to face terror charges, a court has been told.”
BBC News, 11th July 2007
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Keep women out of jail, group says – The Times
“More community sentences should be tailor-made for women to keep them out of jail, a women’s equality group has claimed. ”
The Times, 11th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Four 21/7 bomb plotters get life – BBC News
“Four men convicted of the 21 July bomb plot have been jailed for life, with a minimum tariff of 40 years each.”
BBC News, 11th July 2007
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Ban over secrets trial ‘is nonsensical’ for media – The Times
“A contempt of court ruling in an Official Secrets Act trial at the Old Bailey created a ‘nonsensical situation’ for the media, a QC said yesterday.”
The Times, 11th July 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Watchdog seeks an end to “horror” of personal data security leaks – The Guardian
“Britain’s data watchdog sparked a row with business leaders yesterday when he called for more powers to confront companies that fail to protect personal information held on computers. He wants a new rule that would allow investigators to look at files without the permission of company directors.”
The Guardian, 11th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prison watchdog’s open jail fears – BBC News
“The prisons watchdog is questioning the policy of placing high-risk criminals, including sex offenders, in open jails.”
BBC News, 10th July 2007
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Kate Middleton “hounded” say MPs – BBC News
“Prince William’s ex-girlfriend was ‘hounded’ by the paparazzi and the press watchdog took too long to protect her, MPs have said.”
BBC News, 11th July 2007
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Sellafield body parts inquiry grows, says QC – The Guardian
“The barrister investigating the removal of body parts from Sellafield workers and those at other nuclear plants over 30 years said yesterday that he expected the number of cases would rise beyond the 65 already disclosed by BNFL.”
The Guardian, 11th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Met’s unique £20,000 reward to stop mutilation of women – The Guardian
“An estimated 66,000 women and girls in England and Wales have had their genitals forcibly mutilated, according to Department of Health figures due out this autumn. The practice is so serious among immigrant communities in London that the Metropolitan police yesterday offered £20,000 to anyone giving information which leads to successful prosecution, the first reward for a general crime rather than a specific case. No one has yet been prosecuted under the Prohibition of Female Circumcision Act in 1985 and the Female Genital Mutilation Act 2003.”
The Guardian, 11th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs back press self-regulation – The Guardian
“MPs have rejected calls for statutory regulation of the press following the News of the World phone tapping affair but have accused some editors of becoming ‘complacent’ about the excesses of their staff.”
The Guardian, 11th July 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs renew 28-day pre-charge detention rule – Reuters
“MPs on Tuesday renewed a law allowing police to detain terrorism suspects for 28 days without charge as the government argued recent suspected plots demonstrated the need for the measure.”
Reuters, 10th July 2007
Source: www.reuters.co.uk
Deal struck on the phone is binding, rules High Court – OUT-LAW.com
“An oral contract over the phone is binding, the High Court has ruled in a multi-million pound case which threatened to undermine the way the world of high finance operates. The verbal agreement did not have to be in writing, the court found.”
OUT-LAW.com, 10th July 2007
Source: www.out-law.com
