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Civil liberties row sparked by tough parole controls on terrorism act offenders ? The Observer

Posted on June 28, 2010
“A major civil liberties row is threatening to erupt over the ‘unprecedented’ parole conditions imposed on members of Islamist groups now being released from prison having completed their sentences for terrorist offences.” Full story The Observer, 27th June 2010 Source: http://observer...

Khyra Ishaq?s mother appeals over prison sentence ? BBC news

Posted on June 28, 2010
“The mother of a seven-year-old girl who was starved to death at her home in Birmingham has lodged an appeal to reduce her jail sentence.” Full story BBC News, 28th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Bolton firebomb threat man bailed and on the run again ? BBC News

Posted on June 28, 2010
“Prosecutors are under fire for not challenging the bail of a man who admitted witness intimidation only for him to go on the run for a second time.” Full story BBC News, 28th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Journalists win payout after police admit failing to respect press freedom ? The Guardian

Posted on June 28, 2010
“Two journalists have won an out-of-court settlement after the Metropolitan police admitted failing to respect the freedom of the press when officers prevented them covering a protest.” Full story The Guardian, 28th June 2010 Source: www.guardian...

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IPCC publishes findings following investigation into Metropolitan Police handling of sexual offences case ? Independent Police Complaints Commission

Posted on June 28, 2010
“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...

Scotland Yard condemned for serial sex attacker failings ? The Guardian

Posted on June 28, 2010
“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 [...

Woman jailed for ?vicious? revenge attack ? The Independent

Posted on June 28, 2010
“A carer was today sentenced to a total of seven years in prison for her part in a ‘prolonged and vicious’ revenge attack on her husband’s former lover.” Full story The Independent, 28th June 2010 Source: www.independent...

Disgraced Ali Dizaei to make renewed conviction appeal ? The Independent

Posted on June 28, 2010
“Sacked police officer Ali Dizaei is to make a last ditch bid to have his conviction for corruption overturned, his solicitor said today.” Full story The Independent, 28th June 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

?Essex boys? murderer wins dental pain payout ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A man serving a life sentence for the ‘Essex Boys’ gangland murders has won �44,500 damages from the Home Office for negligent dental care.” Full story BBC News, 25th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

No charges following death of Raymond Cutkelvin ? Crown Prosecution Service

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Keir Starmer QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, has today said that while there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Alan Cutkelvin Rees and Dr Michael Irwin in relation to the death of Raymond Cutkelvin at a Dignitas clinic in Switzerland in February 2007, such a prosecution would not be in the public interest and no further [...

Police payout after fans ?locked in? pub before match ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Eighty football fans have shared nearly �200,000 in compensation and won an apology from police who trapped them in a pub before a Manchester United game.” Full story BBC News, 25th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

No prosecution for right-to-die doctor ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A former GP and right-to-die campaigner who took a man to a euthanasia clinic in Switzerland will not be prosecuted.” Full story BBC News, 25th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

?Partial victory? on Taliban prisoners challenge ? The Independent

Posted on June 25, 2010
“An anti-war activist today won ‘a partial victory’ in her High Court challenge over Britain’s policy of transferring captured Taliban suspects to the Afghan authorities.” Full story The Independent, 25th June 2010 Source: www...

Kenneth Noye fails to have murder term reduced ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Road rage killer Kenneth Noye failed today in his bid to have the minimum life term he must serve for murder reduced.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2010 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Prince of Wales intervention in Chelsea Barracks ?unwelcome? says judge ? Daily Telegraph

Posted on June 25, 2010
“The Candy Brothers have won their High Court bid to prove Qatari architects were wrong to withdraw plans for the redevelopment of Chelsea Barracks following an intervention by the Prince of Wales.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 25th June 2010 Source: www...

Teesside woman child sex abuser?s appeal rejected ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A Teesside woman who had sex with a 12-year-old boy has been told she deserved every day of her nine-year jail term.” Full story BBC News, 24th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Man caught trapping wild birds gets suspended sentence ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A man filmed trapping wild birds has received a suspended jail sentence.” Full story BBC News, 24th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

BAILII: Recent Decisions

Posted on June 25, 2010
Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) Chrysostomou, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1403 (24 June 2010) Attorney Generals Reference No 114 – 115 of 2009 [2010] EWCA Crim 1459 (24 June 2010) Lee, R v [2010] EWCA Crim 1404 (24 June 2010) High Court (Administrative Court) K, R (on the application of) v Secretary of State [...

Recent Statutory Instruments ? OPSI

Posted on June 25, 2010
The Blaenau Gwent (Communities) Order 2010 The National Health Service Pension Scheme (Amendment) Regulations 2010 The Land Registration (Proper Office) Order 2010 Source: www.opsi.gov.uk

Pankina v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Malekia v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Ahmed v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Junaideen v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Ali v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Sankar v Secretary of State for the Home Dept ? WLR Daily

Posted on June 25, 2010
Pankina v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; �Malekia v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Ahmed v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Junaideen v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Ali v Secretary of State for the Home Dept; Sankar v Secretary of State for the Home Dept [2010] [...

British Broadcasting Corporation and another v Sugar (No 2) ? WLR Daily

Posted on June 25, 2010
British Broadcasting Corporation and another v Sugar (No 2) [2010] EWCA Civ 715; [2010] WLR (D) 157 “Once it was established that information, requested under the Freedom of Information Act 2000, was held by the BBC as a public authority for the purposes of journalism (a word that was to be given its natural meaning), [...

Austin v Southwark London Borough Council ? WLR Daily

Posted on June 25, 2010
Austin v Southwark London Borough Council [2010] UKSC 28; [2010] WLR (D) 156 “The right of a ‘tolerated trespasser’, a person continuing to occupy his rented home following a breach of the terms of a conditional suspended possession order, to apply to the court for postponement of the date for possession to enable him to [...

Criminal justice reform promised ? Ministry of Justice

Posted on June 25, 2010
“The policing and criminal justice minister has laid out government plans for creating a system shaped by the principles of freedom, fairness and responsibility.” Full press release Ministry of Justice, 24th June 2010 Source: www.justice.gov...

Guideline hourly rates finalised ? Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Guideline hourly rates finalised.” Full press release Judiciary of England and Wales, 24th June 2010 Source: www.judiciary.gov.uk

ASA examines viewing patterns in video-on-demand adjudication ? OUT-LAW.com

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Regulator the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has said that an ad which might have been unsuitable for children could be shown in an on-demand showing of a family programme because few children watched the show.” Full story OUT-LAW...

False rape claim mother from Norfolk is jailed ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A mother who made a false allegation that she was raped by two men in Norwich has been jailed for 18 months.” Full story BBC News, 24th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Newcastle woman in �150,000 scam must pay back just �1 ? BBC News

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A woman who tried to swindle more than �150,000 out of her grandmother and fiance has been ordered to repay �1.” Full story BBC News, 24th June 2010 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Driver who smuggled 5m cigarettes is jailed ? The Independent

Posted on June 25, 2010
“A lorry driver, who illegally imported 5.4 million cigarettes into the UK hidden in apple boxes, was jailed for two years and eight months today, HM Revenue and Customs said.” Full story The Independent, 24th June 2010 Source: www.independent...

Theresa May averts fight over 28-day detention with call for renewal ? The Guardian

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Theresa May, the home secretary, today sidestepped an early confrontation with Liberal Democrat and Tory backbenchers by telling MPs that the measure allowing terror suspects to be held for 28 days before charge should be temporarily renewed for six months...

Neo-Nazis convicted of race hate charges ? The Independent

Posted on June 25, 2010
“Two ‘proud neo-Nazis’ who posted abusive messages on the internet about Jews and other ethnic minorities were convicted of inciting racial hatred today.” Full story The Independent, 24th June 2010 Source: www.independent.co.uk

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