“The prison population in England and Wales could hit 95,800 by 2015 – a rise of nearly 15% on the present figure – the Ministry of Justice said today.”
The Guardian, 18th September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Archive for September 18th, 2008
Prisoner numbers could hit 95,800 by 2015, says minister – The Guardian
Published September 18, 2008 news , prisons Leave a CommentFalconer: Lehman collapse to trigger wave of ‘mega disputes’ – The Times
Published September 18, 2008 banking , news Leave a Comment“The collapse of Lehman Brothers in an already struggling world economy will trigger an explosion of ‘mega litigation’ according to the former Lord Chancellor, Lord Falconer of Thoroton.”
The Times, 18th September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Father revealed his lingerie to train drivers – Daily Telegraph
Published September 18, 2008 news , outraging public decency Leave a Comment“A married father-of-three wore a curly blonde wig and revealed skimpy lingerie to passing train drivers at the side of the tracks, a court was told.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
The Sale of Registration Marks (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Criminal Defence Service (Recovery of Defence Costs Orders) (Amendment) Regulations 2008
The Employment and Support Allowance (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2008
The Local Government Pension Scheme (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2008
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Call to give local people power to block licensing applications – The Guardian
Published September 18, 2008 alcohol abuse , licensing , news Leave a Comment“People could be given the power to object to alcohol licensing applications on public health grounds under a radical plan from a commission charged with improving health in the most sickly city in the UK.”
The Guardian, 18th September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
A disgusting feast of filth? – The Times
Published September 18, 2008 freedom of expression , theatre Leave a Comment“The theatre is a watchword for unfettered artistic licence. Or is it? Dramatists and producers still engage in battles with state censors — who can still determine what is fitting for public consumption. The official role of state censor, given to the Lord Chamberlain under the Licensing Act 1737, may well be dead — but censorship is alive and well in other guises.”
The Times, 18th September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Police lawfully killed armed man – BBC News
Published September 18, 2008 Uncategorized Leave a Comment“An inquest into the death of a man shot by a police firearms officer has returned a verdict of lawful killing.”
BBC News, 17th September 2008
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Doorstep sellers must offer cancellation rights, even if invited to sell – OUT-LAW.com
Published September 18, 2008 consumer protection , contracts , news , sale of goods Leave a Comment“Consumers will be allowed to cancel contracts signed with door-to-door salesmen even when they have requested the visit to their home or office, under new Regulations that come into force in October.”
OUT-LAW.com, 17th September 2008
Source: www.out-law.com
Jack Straw says 50,000 prisoners to be freed from jail early by January – Daily Telegraph
Published September 18, 2008 early release , news , prisons Leave a Comment“Nearly 50,000 prisoners will have been released early by the beginning of next year to ease jail overcrowding, Jack Straw has admitted.”
Daily Telegraph, 17th September 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘I do not remove a child unless it is the right thing to do’ – The Times
Published September 18, 2008 family courts , special report Leave a Comment“Judges, and the system, feel beleaguered. The Times has accused family courts of operating in a ‘conspiracy of silence’ — particularly in care cases. While injustices may occur, judges feel that the picture is distorted. So The Times had been granted rare access to sit on the bench and witness family justice from a judge’s-eye view. “
The Times, 18th September 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Gurkhas need strong ties to stay in UK, court told – The Guardian
Published September 18, 2008 Gurkhas , armed forces , immigration , news Leave a Comment“Nepalese Gurkhas who fought with the British army but retired before their regimental headquarters moved to the UK from Hong Kong in 1997, do not have strong ties to the country and have no right to settle in it, a Home Office lawyer told a judge in the high court yesterday.”
The Guardian, 18th September 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
