“Despite the normal doom-mongering, the chancery bar is responding well to modern challenges, says Michael Todd QC.”
The Lawyer, 10th September 2007
Source: www.thelawyer.com
Archive for September 12th, 2007
Sony loses privacy complaint over Unfit Kids - Out-Law.com
Published September 12, 2007 media , news , privacy 0 Comments“A documentary that cited video games among the reasons for childhood obesity did not treat Sony unfairly when criticising the PlayStation maker’s refusal to sponsor a fitness scheme for kids.”
Out-Law.com, 11th September 2007
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Childline leaflet “broke rules” - BBC news
Published September 12, 2007 advertising , child abuse , news 0 Comments“A Childline leaflet referring to child abuse broke advertising rules by failing to make clear it was marketing material, a watchdog has ruled.”
BBC News, 12th September 2007
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New “youth juries” to punish yobs - BBC News
Published September 12, 2007 juries , news , punishment , young offenders 0 Comments“Teenage vandals, bullies and binge drinkers are to have punishments decided by other youngsters in a pilot project to be launched later this year.”
BBC News, 12 September 2007
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Brussels drops fight to axe pints and miles - The Independent
Published September 12, 2007 EC law , news , weights and measures 0 Comments“Britain’s pints and miles were reprieved by the European Commission today - to protect the nation’s ‘traditions, culture and lifestyle’ “.
The Independent, 12th September 2007
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Lads’ mag FHM used topless photo of girl, 14, without consent - The Guardian
Published September 12, 2007 children , complaints , media , news , privacy 0 Comments“The lads’ mag FHM was yesterday found guilty of a significant breach of the Press Complaints Commission code for publishing a topless picture of a 14-year-old girl without her consent.”
The Guardian, 12th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MI5 and MI6 to be sued for first time over torture - The Guardian
Published September 12, 2007 intelligence services , misfeasance in public office , news , torture 0 Comments“A British man who was held in Guantánamo Bay has begun a civil action against MI5 and MI6 over the tactics that they use to gather intelligence.”
The Guardian, 12th September 2007
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pursue major crime, not just statistics, police are told - The Times
Published September 12, 2007 crime , news , police , statistics 0 Comments“Police forces are pursuing minor offenders rather than tackling more serious offenders, in order to improve their performance statistics, the Home Office said yesterday.”
The Times, 12th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Sisters claim tax rules give better rights to lesbians - The Times
Published September 12, 2007 inheritance tax , news 0 Comments“Two sisters in their eighties who claim that the law treats them less favourably than if they were a lesbian couple are to challenge Britain’s inheritance tax rules in Europe today.”
The Times, 12th September 2007
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Sacked for “not being German enough” - The Times
Published September 12, 2007 news , race discrimination , unfair dismissal 0 Comments“A high-flying Australian banker is claiming £10 million in compensation over claims that he was pushed out of a City investment bank because he was not German enough.”
The Times, 12th September 2007
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
