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Gary Dobson thwarted in move to overturn conviction for Stephen Lawrence murder
Friday 10 May 2013
One of the two men jailed for the racist murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence lost a move to challenge his conviction today.
Abu Qatada to make renewed bid for freedom at bail hearing
Wednesday 08 May 2013
Radical cleric will face judges at Special Immigration Appeals Commission
Real IRA murders: Brian Shivers cleared of 2009 double murder of British soldiers at Massereene barracks in Antrim
Friday 03 May 2013
Sappers Mark Quinsey and Patrick Azimkar were gunned down by two masked gunmen as they collected pizzas outside the gates in 2009
SAS sniper facing retrial for illegal possession of pistol and ammunition Danny Nightingale recommended for medical discharge
Thursday 02 May 2013
SAS sniper Sergeant Danny Nightingale, who faces a retrial for illegally possessing a pistol and ammunition he had earlier been convicted of, has been recommended for medical discharge, his lawyer said today.
SAS sniper Danny Nightingale faces retrial for illegally possession of pistol and ammunition
Wednesday 01 May 2013
He loses last-minute claim that prosecutors acted improperly
Damages payment cut for prisoner released 10 months late
Wednesday 01 May 2013
A man who spent 10 more months in prison than he should have done because of administrative errors has seen his damages cut from £10,000 to £6,500 by the Supreme Court.
Blackburn ordered to pay Henning Berg after case is thrown out of the High Court
Monday 29 April 2013
Manager was sacked by Rovers after 57 days in charge
Abu Qatada deportation: UK has new treaty with Jordan to expel radical Muslim cleric, says Home Secretary Theresa May - but it could take months
Wednesday 24 April 2013
David Cameron has made a pitch to the Tory right after he raised the prospect of temporary withdrawal from the European Convention on Human Rights in an attempt to deport the extremist preacher Abu Qatada from Britain.
Fresh blow for Government over Abu Qatada deportation
Tuesday 23 April 2013
Now Theresa May must ask permission from the Supreme Court to appeal to it directly
Paralysed man Paul Lamb takes up Tony Nicklinson's right to die challenge
Thursday 18 April 2013
A paralysed man is taking up a legal challenge for the right to die with the help of a doctor, saying he would like to be able to choose when to “call it a day”.
Government launches new bid to challenge Abu Qatada ruling
Wednesday 17 April 2013
The Government has asked permission to take its fight to remove hate preacher Abu Qatada from the UK to the highest court in the land.
Baby P man back in jail for breaching jail terms
Friday 12 April 2013
A man jailed for his role in the death of Baby P has been recalled to prison after breaching his bail conditions, sources said today.
Shell faces pollution inquiry after grounding of rig off Alaska
Friday 29 March 2013
The US Justice Department is to investigate whether Shell's Kulluk drilling rig off Alaska violated pollution rules.
Christian B&B owners sued over refusing gay guests can now turn away homosexual couples
Friday 22 March 2013
Peter and Hazelmary Bull have reopened the Chymorvah Hotel as a non-profit organisation
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