“The head of the London probation trust, Heather Munro, tells Rachel Williams how she plans to stop ‘customers’ reoffending.”
The Guardian, 13th April 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Archive for the 'London' Category
Raising the bar in the UK’s probation service – The Guardian
Published April 13, 2011 London , news , probation , recidivists , standards Leave a CommentGun murder gang pair get 32 years – The Independent
Published April 13, 2011 gangs , London , murder , news , sentencing Leave a Comment“Two members of a murderous gun gang were jailed for life today for the murder of an innocent 16-year-old girl shot dead when a tit-for-tat revenge hit went wrong.”
The Independent, 12th April 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Anti-war protester Brian Haw loses right to camp outside parliament – The Guardian
Published March 17, 2011 demonstrations , injunctions , London , news , repossession Leave a Comment“The London mayor has won his latest bid to evict veteran peace campaigner Brian Haw from Parliament Square Gardens.”
The Guardian, 17th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Fresh bid to evict peace campaigner Brian Haw
Published March 1, 2011 demonstrations , freedom of expression , London , news Leave a Comment“The mayor of London has returned to the High Court in a fresh bid to evict veteran peace campaigner Brian Haw from Parliament Square Gardens.”
The Independent, 28th February 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Court threat to Parliament Square protesters – The Independent
Published January 18, 2011 demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“Parliament Square peace protesters were threatened with court action today (17 January) unless they clear their makeshift camps from the pavement area by the end of the working week.”
The Independent, 17th January 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Allhallows Staining Church Act 2010
Published August 6, 2010 legislation , London , planning Leave a CommentMayor of London (on behalf of the Greater London Authority) v Hall and others – WLR Daily
Published July 23, 2010 appeals , demonstrations , injunctions , law reports , London , trespass Leave a Comment“The Mayor of London was entitled to an order for possession and an injunction against a number of defendants requiring them to leave a square opposite Parliament, even though title to the land was vested in the Crown, since it was implicit in ss 384 and 385 of the Greater London Authority Act 1999, which gave the Mayor complete control and regulation of the square, that the Mayor had the right to seek a possession order.”
WLR Daily, 19th July 2010
Source: www.lawreports.co.uk
Please note once a case has been reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Democracy Village set to be demolished – The Guardian
Published July 19, 2010 appeals , demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“Democracy Village, a ragtag community of peace activists, pro-democracy campaigners and the homeless in central London, is about to be torn down.”
The Guardian, 18th July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Court rejects challenge to cycle hire station – The Independent
Published July 12, 2010 bicycles , judicial review , London , news , planning , transport Leave a Comment“The High Court today rejected a bid to bring a legal challenge over London Mayor Boris Johnson’s flagship cycle hire scheme.”
The Independent, 12th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parliament Sq. evictions case reaches Appeal Court – The Independent
Published July 9, 2010 appeals , demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“A legal battle to evict peace campaigners from historic Parliament Square Gardens is to reach the Court of Appeal.”
The Independent, 9th July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Parliament Square protesters win eviction reprieve – The Guardian
Published July 3, 2010 appeals , demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“The Parliament Square peace camp remained in possession of the bleached square of grass in front of the Houses of Parliament today (2 July) after winning a stay of execution minutes before an eviction order was due to be imposed.”
The Guardian, 2nd July 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Boris Johnson wins court order to evict Parliament Square protesters – The Guardian
Published June 30, 2010 demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, today won a high court order evicting protesters who have turned Parliament Square into a makeshift encampment.”
The Guardian, 29th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
High Court judge to rule Parliament Square protest – BBC News
Published June 29, 2010 demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“A High Court judge is to rule on a bid by London Mayor Boris Johnson to evict peace protesters from Parliament Square.”
BBC News, 29th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
IPCC publishes findings following investigation into Metropolitan Police handling of sexual offences case – Independent Police Complaints Commission
Published June 28, 2010 complaints , London , police , press releases , professional conduct , reports , sexual offences Leave a Comment“A Superintendent and two Inspectors are to face a Full Powers Misconduct Panel, following an investigation by the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) into the Metropolitan Police’s handling of the case of Kirk Reid.”
Full press release and link to full report
Independent Police Complaints Commission, 28th June 2010
Source: www.ipcc.gov.uk
Scotland Yard condemned for serial sex attacker failings – The Guardian
Published June 28, 2010 complaints , London , news , police , professional conduct , sexual offences Leave a Comment“Three senior Scotland Yard officers could face dismissal after ‘sustained failure’ by police allowed a serial sex attacker to continue stalking lone women in south-west London four years after he was identified as a suspect. In a damning report, the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) today described the police investigation into the series of attacks as a ‘shameful chapter’ in the history of the Metropolitan police.”
The Guardian, 28th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Parliament Square eviction case a ‘collision of rights’ – BBC News
Published June 14, 2010 demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“The High Court has heard the Mayor of London’s attempt to evict Parliament Square protesters is a ‘collision of rights’.”
BBC News, 14th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Boris Johnson brings legal action to remove Parliament Square peace protesters – The Guardian
Published June 3, 2010 demonstrations , London , news , trespass Leave a Comment“Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, is today bringing legal action to remove peace protesters camping in Parliament Square.”
The Guardian, 3rd June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Pledges on protest rights overshadowed by moves against ‘peace camp’ – The Independent
Published May 26, 2010 demonstrations , London , news Leave a Comment“A pledge to safeguard the right to protest as part of the ‘new politics’ promised by the coalition Government will be undermined today as a legal challenge begins to remove peace protesters camping outside Parliament.”
The Independent, 26th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Head of CPS London plans to turn service around – Crown Prosecution Service
Published March 17, 2010 Crown Prosecution Service , London , press releases Leave a Comment“The new head of the Crown Prosecution Service in London has set in place plans to improve the service CPS London provides to victims and witnesses in the capital.”
Crown Prosecution Service, 16th March 2010
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Mayor threatens Tube legal action over £4.4bn ruling – BBC News
Published March 10, 2010 arbitration , judicial review , London , news , public private partnerships , transport Leave a Comment“Mayor of London Boris Johnson is considering legal action after it was ruled Underground maintenance firm Tube Lines’ costs should be £4.46bn.”
BBC News, 10th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crown Prosecution Service in London is ‘near meltdown’ – The Independent
Published February 23, 2010 Crown Prosecution Service , London , news Leave a Comment“Parts of the Crown Prosecution Service in London are in ‘meltdown’ with criminals being handed ‘get out of jail free cards’ while ‘open and shut’ cases are being thrown out of court, a memo seen by The Independent claims.”
The Independent, 23rd February 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sir Paul Stephenson appointed as new police commissioner – Home Office
Published January 29, 2009 London , police , press releases Leave a Comment“Sir Paul has been appointed the new Metropolitan Police Service commissioner, Home Secretary Jacqui Smith announced today.”
Home Office, 28th January 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
London crime maps are launched – BBC News
Published September 3, 2008 crime , internet , London , news , statistics Leave a Comment“Maps showing the numbers of muggings, burglaries and vehicle break-ins across London have been made available online.”
BBC News, 3rd September 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
London knife possession charges fall 50% – The Guardian
Published August 11, 2008 London , news , offensive weapons Leave a Comment“The number of people charged with knife possession in London has fallen by half in the past four years, police said today.”
The Guardian, 11th August 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Local Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008
Published August 1, 2008 legislation , local government , London , parking , road traffic , transport Leave a CommentLocal Authorities and Transport for London Act 2008 published
Source: www.opsi.gov.uk
Transport for London Act 2008
Published June 26, 2008 legislation , London , transport Leave a CommentBoris Johnson’s city crime map delayed by privacy issue – The Times
Published June 25, 2008 crime , London , news , privacy , statistics Leave a Comment“Boris Johnson is facing his first big policy obstacle as Mayor of London after the Information Commissioner objected to his plans to map crime in the capital street by street, The Times has learnt.”
The Times, 25th June 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Boris bans alcohol on buses and tube – The Independent
Published May 7, 2008 alcohol abuse , London , news , transport Leave a Comment” New London Mayor Boris Johnson today announced an alcohol ban on transport in the capital.”
The Independent, 7th May 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Legal challenge to councils’ mutual – Financial Times
Published February 11, 2008 insurance , local government , London , news Leave a Comment“The private sector will challenge a group of London councils today (11 February) that have banded together to cut insurance costs, in a legal action that could have far-reaching consequences for other public sector bodies in the UK.”
Financial Times, 11th February 2008
Source: www.ft.com
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