“The killer who became known as the Black Panther has been told he will spend the rest of his life in jail.”
BBC News, 12th June 2008
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Archive for June 12th, 2008
Black Panther ‘to die in prison’ – BBC News
Published June 12, 2008 murder , news , sentencing Leave a CommentWoolworths hit with £350,000 market disclosure fine – The Times
Published June 12, 2008 disclosure , financial regulation , news Leave a Comment“Woolworths, the UK retailer, has been fined £350,000 by the Financial Services Authority (FSA) for taking too long to disclose sensitive information to the stock market.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
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In re B (Children) (Care orders: Standard of proof) – Times Law Reports
Published June 12, 2008 care orders , law reports , standard of proof Leave a CommentIn re B (Children) (Care orders: Standard of proof)
House of Lords
“The standard of proof necessary to establish the threshold for making a care order was the simple balance of probabilities. Neither the seriousness of any allegations nor the seriousness of the consequences should make any difference to the standard of proof to be applied in determining the facts.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
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Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
Lawyers urge FO to come clean on torture – The Guardian
Published June 12, 2008 detention , news , terrorism , torture Leave a Comment“Lawyers acting for Binyam Mohamed, a British resident incarcerated in Guantánamo Bay, have urged the government to disclose evidence which, they say, would demonstrate he was tortured.”
The Guardian, 12th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Related link: “Human Cargo”: Binyam Mohamed and the Rendition Frequent Flier Programme (PDF)
Expelled ADHD teenager was ‘discriminated against’ – Daily Telegraph
Published June 12, 2008 disability discrimination , news , school children , school exclusions Leave a Comment“A girl suffering from a behavioural disorder expelled from school for being ‘disruptive’ was a victim of disability discrimination, a court heard.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008
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Law firms rake in £700m in fees for coal miners’ claims – Legal Week
Published June 12, 2008 compensation , fees , industrial injuries , law firms , news Leave a Comment“Legal fees for firms advising on the ongoing compensation claims for sick coal miners have hit more than £700m.”
Legal Week, 12th June 2008
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“The ancient laws of treason could be scrapped under plans to simplify the legal system.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th June 2008
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Lords reject EU referendum call – BBC News
Published June 12, 2008 EC law , constitutional law , news , referendums , treaties Leave a Comment“The House of Lords has voted against holding a referendum on the EU Treaty – a day before the Irish Republic’s national ballot on the agreement.”
BBC News, 11th June 2008
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MoD battles Next over duvet cover emblem – Daily Telegraph
Published June 12, 2008 copyright , news Leave a Comment“The Ministry of Defence has launched a legal battle against a high street shopping chain because a duvet cover features the RAF’s insignia.”
Daily Telegraph, 12th June 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Families call for tough sentences – BBC News
Published June 12, 2008 demonstrations , murder , news , sentencing , violent offenders Leave a Comment“Bereaved families have marched in London to demand tougher sentencing for the perpetrators of violent crime.”
BBC News, 12th June 2008
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The family killings that have no ‘honour’ – The Times
Published June 12, 2008 forced marriages , special report Leave a Comment“How is the Government helping those involved in the often deadly world of forced marriages? MPs are reporting on their inquiry today.”
The Times, 12th June 2008
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42-day detention: what happens next? – The Guardian
Published June 12, 2008 detention , news , terrorism Leave a Comment“Ministers now face a fiendish struggle to get their plans to extend pre-charge detention for up to 42 days through the House of Lords.”
The Guardian, 11th June 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
