“A woman locked a dog in a bedroom until it died of starvation because she was ‘too knackered’ to care for it.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Archive for May 9th, 2008
Dog starved to death in bedroom – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 animal cruelty , dogs , news Leave a CommentMan jailed for stabbing pet puppy – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 animal cruelty , dogs , news , sentencing Leave a Comment“A man has been jailed after stabbing his dog to death and burying him in a shallow grave in his back garden.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Szmecht case to be investigated – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 domestic violence , news , police Leave a Comment“The way the police dealt with allegations of domestic violence by a woman who was later stabbed and set alight is to be investigated.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Death crash street racer jailed – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 dangerous driving , news , sentencing Leave a Comment“A man who caused the deaths of three girls while racing another driver down a street has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Inspector in ‘abuse’ probe jailed – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 news , police , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A former Hampshire police inspector has been jailed after he admitted mistreating young men in custody.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Woman who poisoned husband jailed – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 news , poisoning , sentencing , theft Leave a Comment“A conwoman who tried to poison her husband with rat killer and anti-depressant tablets has been jailed by a judge at York Crown Court.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Father jailed for raping daughter – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 child abuse , news , rape , sentencing Leave a Comment“A man who raped his daughter more than 30 years ago was jailed for 11 years.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Killer rapist must serve 35 years – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 murder , news , sentencing Leave a Comment“A convicted rapist who murdered a 14-year-old girl in a frenzied attack at her home has been told he must serve at least 35 years in prison.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Widower loses fight to stay in UK – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 immigration , news Leave a Comment“A Filipino man whose wife died after an injection mix-up during childbirth has lost his fight to stay in the UK.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Network Rail must pay record fine – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 fines , news , railways Leave a Comment“Network Rail must pay a record £14m fine for overrunning engineering work, despite a plea to have it set aside.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Second terror suspect wins bail – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 bail , news , terrorism Leave a Comment“A tribunal has ruled a second counter-terrorism detainee, known only as ‘OO’, should be released.”
BBC News, 9th May 2008
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Detective charged over credit card misuse – The Independent
Published May 9, 2008 expenses , misfeasance in public office , news , police Leave a Comment“A second Metropolitan Police officer has been charged in connection with an investigation into the alleged misuse of corporate credit cards.”
The Independent, 9th May 2008
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Teenagers jailed for Kodjo Yenga’s murder – The Guardian
Published May 9, 2008 murder , news , sentencing , young offenders Leave a Comment“Two teenagers were today sentenced to a minimum of 15 years in jail for the murder of a 16-year-old schoolboy.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
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“A man spent a night in a police cell after being arrested for dropping an apple core, it was revealed today.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
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Murray v Express Newspapers plc and another – WLR Daily
Published May 9, 2008 children , law reports , media , privacy Leave a CommentMurray v Express Newspapers plc and another [2008] EWCA Civ 446; [2008] WLR (D) 143
“It was at least arguable that a child had a reasonable expectation that he would not be targeted in order to obtain photographs in a public place for publication which the person who took or procured the taking of the photographs knew would be objected to on behalf of the child.”
WLR Daily, 8th May 2008
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R v L – WLR Daily
Published May 9, 2008 evidence , law reports , married persons , witnesses Leave a CommentR v L [2008] EWCA Crim 973; [2008] WLR (D) 142
“There was no requirement to tell a wife that she was not a compellable witness against her husband before interviewing her about a crime of which her husband was suspected.”
WLR Daily, 8th May 2008
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Lord Alton of Liverpool and others v Secretary of State for the Home Department – WLR Daily
Published May 9, 2008 law reports , proscribed organisations , terrorism Leave a Comment“An organisation that had no capacity to carry on terrorist activities and was taking no steps to acquire such capacity or otherwise to promote or encourage terrorist activities could not be said to be ‘concerned in terrorism’ simply because its leaders had the contingent intention to resort to terrorism in the future.”
WLR Daily, 8th May 2008
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Arnup (as administratrix and on her own behalf) v MW White Ltd – WLR Daily
Published May 9, 2008 accidents , damages , law reports , widows Leave a CommentArnup (as administratrix and on her own behalf) v MW White Ltd [2008] EWCA Civ 447; [2008] WLR (D) 140
Where, after the death in service of her husband, a woman had received payments out of a death in service benefit scheme and a trust fund established by the employer, such payments fell within the disregard provision within s 4 of the Fatal Accidents Act 1976 when damages were to be assessed following an admission of liability.”
WLR Daily, 9th May 2008
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C v East Sussex County Council (Adoption) – Times Law Reports
Published May 9, 2008 adoption , law reports , social services Leave a CommentC v East Sussex County Council (Adoption)
Court of Appeal
“While Parliament had given social workers wide powers, which they must not abuse, they had to remember that the court was the ultimate arbiter of what was in the best interests of a child.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
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Home Secretary: We’re fighting back – Home Office
Published May 9, 2008 ASBOs , press releases , recidivists Leave a Comment“A new ‘action squad’ will work with police and local agencies in every community to help them take on the problem of anti-social behaviour.”
Home Office, 8th May 2008
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New language rule for 57 bodies – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 Welsh language , news Leave a Comment“The Bank of England and the Royal Mail are two of 57 new organisations which will soon have to treat Welsh on an equal footing with English. Heritage Minister Rhodri Glyn Thomas is to bring the organisations under the Welsh Language Act, meaning they will have to provide some services in Welsh.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Open verdict over hospital death – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 hospitals , inquests , news Leave a Comment“There were ’serious deficiencies’ in care given to a man who died hours after entering hospital but they did not amount to neglect, a coroner said.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Health care failings in killings – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 homicide , mental health , news Leave a Comment“A man who killed a 21-year-old man had told mental health services of his fantasies to murder – but was not given adequate help, a report has found.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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“A jury has found two men guilty of killing a student who died following an assault in an underpass.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Force bids to stop £500,000 claim – BBC News
Published May 9, 2008 damages , disciplinary procedures , news , police Leave a Comment“Nine detectives, who were cleared of misusing Cumbria Police vehicles, are facing a delay in hearing whether they can sue the force for £500,000 damages.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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“Two men have been found guilty of murder after two men died being mugged.”
BBC News, 8th May 2008
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Benefits officers enlisted to tackle anti-social behaviour – The Independent
Published May 9, 2008 ASBOs , benefits , news Leave a Comment“Officials from housing benefits officers to TV licence inspectors are to be enlisted in the fight against anti-social behaviour, under plans unveiled today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”
The Independent, 8th May 2008
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Freedom Of Information: Businesses must disclose what they tell ministers – The Independent
Published May 9, 2008 freedom of information , government departments , special report Leave a Comment“Secret deals between industry players and politicians have long been part of government business. Now, says Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, they will be subject to scrutiny.”
The Independent, 9th May 2008
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Paedophile freed after judge says victim, 11, ‘welcomed sex’ – Daily Telegraph
Published May 9, 2008 children , news , sentencing , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A ‘high risk’ paedophile who groomed and abused an 11-year-old girl on her school lunch break has walked free after a judge said the girl had ‘welcomed sex.’ “
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008
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Police can’t break up ‘too dark’ raves – Daily Telegraph
Published May 9, 2008 health & safety , news , noise , police Leave a Comment“A police force has admitted it is powerless to break up illegal raves – because it is too dark when they are in full swing.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008
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Comparison sites warned over misleading quotes – The Guardian
Published May 9, 2008 consumer protection , financial regulation , insurance , internet , news Leave a Comment“The Financial Services Authority has warned insurance comparison sites that they must treat customers fairly and give correct information about quotes listed or risk a regulatory crackdown if they fail to provide consumers ‘with clear, fair and not misleading’ information.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
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Police investigate fatal blast that destroyed three homes – The Guardian
Published May 9, 2008 murder , news Leave a Comment“Detectives investigating an explosion that killed a man and destroyed three terrace houses were last night examining whether he was murdered.”
The Guardian, 9th May 2008
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Bosses asked to wage war on obesity crisis by mixing work with play – The Times
Published May 9, 2008 health , news Leave a Comment“Nipping out of the office for a game of tennis will no longer be considered bunking off under a government initiative to incorporate sport into the national working day.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
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Barrister Mark Saunders’ father wants to know why the police shot his son five times – The Times
Published May 9, 2008 firearms , news , police Leave a Comment“The barrister killed after a five-hour siege was shot at least five times by police marksmen positioned outside the building, The Times has been told.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
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How Robbie Williams helped Ant and Dec swipe Catherine Tate’s prize – The Times
Published May 9, 2008 media , news Leave a Comment“Organisers of the British Comedy Awards promised Robbie Williams that he could present an award to Ant and Dec if the singer agreed to appear – even though the ITV presenters had not been selected for a prize.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
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Osama bin Laden’s ‘right-hand man’ Abu Qatada wins bail fight – The Times
Published May 9, 2008 bail , deportation , detention , news , terrorism Leave a Comment“An extremist Muslim cleric regarded as Osama bin Laden’s ’spiritual ambassador in Europe’ must be released on bail, a judge ruled yesterday.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
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ASBOs quietly dropped as most young offenders ignore them – The Times
Published May 9, 2008 ASBOs , news Leave a Comment“One of Labour’s main policies to tackle yobbish disorder is facing a slow death after figures published yesterday showed a sharp drop in antisocial behaviour orders.”
The Times, 9th May 2008
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