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Rumbled: farmer who hid his illegal castle behind the hay - The Independent

Posted on May 12, 2008
“Mr Fidler, 59, built a mock-Tudor castle, complete with ramparts and cannons, on his farm in Salfords, Surrey in 2000. Because it was on green-belt land and unlikely to get planning permission, he concealed itbehind a 40ft stack of hay bales, covered with a blue tarpaulin...

Is this the end of the kiss-and-tell? - The Times

Posted on May 12, 2008
“After J. K. Rowling?s first-round victory against the press, Graham Shear and Alison Green argue that celebrities now have a clear right to privacy.” Full story The Times, 9th May 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Pagan convicts allowed magic wands in cells - Daily Telegraph

Posted on May 12, 2008
“Hundreds of Pagan worshippers locked up in British jails have been given the right to take twigs into their cells to use as magic wands.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Mother ?failed by social workers? - BBC News

Posted on May 12, 2008
“A judge has criticised social workers for not helping a young mother who killed her two-year-old daughter.” Full story BBC News, 12th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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Teenage father bit and killed baby in rage - The Independent

Posted on May 12, 2008
“A devoted teenage father who struggled to cope with the demands of raising a family was jailed today for killing his five-month old baby in a fit of anger.” Full story The Independent, 12th May 2008 Source: www.independent.co.uk

Hamza challenges US extradition - BBC News

Posted on May 12, 2008
“Jailed Muslim Cleric Abu Hamza has begun a High Court bid to block his extradition to the USA.” Full story BBC News, 12th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Computer Misuse Act changes are delayed further - OUT-LAW.com

Posted on May 12, 2008
“Denial of service attacks will not be criminalised in England and Wales for another six months despite measures lying unused in existing laws since 2006. Changes to the Computer Misuse Act will not be activated until October.” Full story OUT-LAW...

Jail officer awarded �43k damages - BBC News

Posted on May 12, 2008
“A Wakefield prison officer who appeared as a witness in a whistleblowing case has been awarded �43,875 by an employment tribunal.” Full story BBC News, 12th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Litigation costs uncertainty impedes access to justice, legal experts warn - The Lawyer

Posted on May 12, 2008
“Uncertainty shrouds litigation costs, which is putting obstacles in the way of access to justice, a panel of experts warned at The Lawyer’s antitrust litigation conference?last?week (7 May).” Full story The Lawyer, 12th May 2008 Source: www...

Revised Magistrates? Court Sentencing Guidelines - Published 12 May 2008 - Sentencing Guidelines Council

Posted on May 12, 2008
“The first revised magistrates? court sentencing guidelines in four years have today been published by the Sentencing Guidelines Council.” Press release Revised Magistrates’ Court Sentencing Guidelines (PDF) Sentencing Guidelines Council, 12th May 2008 Source: www...

New Judicial Civil Robe - Judiciary of England and Wales

Posted on May 12, 2008
“Last July the Lord Chief Justice announced reforms to simplify judicial court working dress in England and Wales. The changes, which include the introduction of a new civil gown, are due to come into effect on 1 October 2008. Fashion designer, Betty Jackson CBE, very generously worked on a pro-bono [...

Home Secretary: We?re fighting back - Home Office

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full press release Home Office, 8th May 2008 Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk �

Bar Standards Board announces new Director - Bar Standards Board

Posted on May 09, 2008
“The Bar Standards Board (BSB) has today announced the appointment of Mandie Lavin as its new Director.” Full press release Bar Standards Board, 8th May 2008 Source: www.barstandardsboard.org.uk

New language rule for 57 bodies - BBC News

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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...

Open verdict over hospital death - BBC News

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story BBC News, 8th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk �

Health care failings in killings - BBC News

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story BBC News, 8th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Men are guilty of student killing - BBC News

Posted on May 09, 2008
“A jury has found two men guilty of killing a student who died following an assault in an underpass.” Full story� BBC News, 8th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Force bids to stop �500,000 claim - BBC News

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story BBC News, 8th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Two men guilty of mugging murders - BBC News

Posted on May 09, 2008
“Two men have been found guilty of murder after two men died being mugged.” Full story BBC News, 8th May 2008 Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Benefits officers enlisted to tackle anti-social behaviour - The Independent

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story� The Independent, 8th May 2008 Source: www...

Freedom Of Information: Businesses must disclose what they tell ministers - The Independent

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story The Independent, 9th May 2008 Source: www.independent.co...

Paedophile freed after judge says victim, 11, ?welcomed sex? - Daily Telegraph

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.’ “ Full story Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008 Source: www.telegraph...

Police can?t break up ?too dark? raves - Daily Telegraph

Posted on May 09, 2008
“A police force has admitted it is powerless to break up illegal raves - because it is too dark when they are in full swing.” Full story Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2008 Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Comparison sites warned over misleading quotes - The Guardian

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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...

Police investigate fatal blast that destroyed three homes - The Guardian

Posted on May 09, 2008
“Detectives investigating an explosion that killed a man and destroyed three terrace houses were last night examining whether he was murdered.” Full story The Guardian, 9th May 2008 Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Bosses asked to wage war on obesity crisis by mixing work with play - The Times

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story� The Times, 9th May 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

Barrister Mark Saunders? father wants to know why the police shot his son five times - The Times

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story The Times, 9th May 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

How Robbie Williams helped Ant and Dec swipe Catherine Tate?s prize - The Times

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story The Times, 9th May 2008 Source: www...

Osama bin Laden?s ?right-hand man? Abu Qatada wins bail fight - The Times

Posted on May 09, 2008
“An extremist Muslim cleric regarded as Osama bin Laden?s ’spiritual ambassador in Europe’ must be released on bail, a judge ruled yesterday.” Full story The Times, 9th May 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

ASBOs quietly dropped as most young offenders ignore them - The Times

Posted on May 09, 2008
“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.” Full story The Times, 9th May 2008 Source: www.timesonline.co.uk

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