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01 August 2007

Reintegration of ex-prisoners - AIC report
seen at 19:48, 1 August in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 July - Reintegration of ex-prisoners - AIC report
Social marketing and climate change - Ipos Mori report
seen at 19:48, 1 August in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 July - Social marketing and climate change - Ipos Mori report
OECD health data 2007
seen at 19:48, 1 August in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
18 July - OECD health data 2007
Juvenile pre-court diversion - AIC report
seen at 19:48, 1 August in The Policy Hub (Our copy).
25 July - Juvenile pre-court diversion - AIC report
Healey confirms eu flood recovery funding application
seen at 19:48, 1 August in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
Flood Recovery Minister John Healey today announced the Government's intention to lodge an application to the European Commission for support from the European Union Solidarity Fund (EUSF) to help recovery from ...
Northern Regeneration Summit & Conference
seen at 19:12, 1 August in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We're sponsoring the Economic Development and Investment stream of this significant annual event for Northern England.

Our Chief Exective, Graham Garbutt will join a panel assessing the...

Northern Regeneration Summit and Conference
seen at 19:12, 1 August in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

At the end of October, we're sponsoring the Economic Development and Investment stream of this significant annual event for Northern England.

The regions' 28 rural districts make a substantial...

Five millionth petitioner signs up
seen at 18:12, 1 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Downing Street's e-petition service has passed another landmark by receiving its five millionth online signature.
Additional merlin aircraft arrive at raf benson
seen at 18:02, 1 August in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
The first of six new Merlin battlefield helicopters arrived at RAF Benson yesterday to allow aircrew and groundcrew to begin training on them.
Corporate investigation services companies failed to deliver
seen at 17:58, 1 August in Insolvency Service News - national (Our copy).
Two Derby-based companies which totally failed to deliver services have been wound up in the High Court following an investigation by Companies Investigation Branch of the Insolvency Service.
'...Ban all Postal Advertising (Junk Mail) Making it illegal to send adverts directly through the post.' -- Tony Streatfield
seen at 17:16, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Leaflet posting and adding advertising inserts to mail should also be...
'...Guarantee publicly that Government will not allow local taxpayers to pay anymore - directly or indirectly - towards the completion of 'The Public' arts centre in West Bromwich.' -- Fiona McEvoy
seen at 17:16, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Public arts centre in West Bromwich is now two years late in opening, £...
'...To make telemarketing a crime' -- Robert Lucien Howe
seen at 17:16, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
To me the calls of telemarketers are a constant assault, there is nothing I...
'...Support law abiding citizens by introducing zero tolerance action against all forms of anti-social behaviour.' -- Mrs Gwen V Lewis
seen at 17:16, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Two world wars were fought, and many thousands gave their lives to preserve...
New Health Evaluation Research Summaries
seen at 17:13, 1 August in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).

We wanted to find out whether the benefits from the increased expenditure and investment in the NHS  had accrued to people in rural England in a way that is equitable and proportionate to their ...

Cambodia: fco minister comments on the first arrest in the khmer rouge tribunal
seen at 16:07, 1 August in Foreign and Commonwealth Office News - national (Our copy).
The Khmer Rouge Tribunal in Cambodia (officially called the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia or ECCC) arrested and charged its first suspect yesterday.
£1.2 billion pledged to strengthen 'off-shore' border
seen at 16:05, 1 August in Home Office News - national (Our copy).
The Government's electronic borders programme to screen people before they travel to the UK moved closer today as the Border and Immigration Agency published details of its plans and the 1,000 plus arrests, which...
Practice for Positive Relationships: 2: Reaching out to Families
seen at 16:01, 1 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
brief introdution to good practice, exploring what school staff, school comunities and education authorities can do to involve parents
Practice for Positive Relationships: 1: Positive about Pupil Participation
seen at 16:01, 1 August in The Scottish Government Publications - Latest (Our copy).
brief introduction to good practice, exploring what teachers, school communities and education authorities can do to promote pupil participation
New support for homeowners to get green grants
seen at 15:54, 1 August in Department for Communities and Local Government News - national (Our copy).
A NEW system to help homebuyers get green grants worth hundreds of pounds to lower their fuel bills and make their homes greener has been announced today, linked to the introduction of Home Information Packs and...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to establish a new community primary school, turner village, north colchester, essex
seen at 15:48, 1 August in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Essex County Council to establish a new 210 place community primary school at Turner Village, North Colchester, Essex, from 1 September...
Adjudicator publishes a decision on a proposal to establish a new community primary school at kingsway, quedgeley, gloucester
seen at 15:48, 1 August in Office of The Schools Adjudicator News - national (Our copy).
The Office of the Schools Adjudicator has published a decision on a proposal by Gloucestershire County Council to establish a new community primary school at Kingsway, Quedgeley, Gloucester, from 1 September 2008...
'...Not grant 450,000 asylum seekers indefinite leave to remain' -- Ian Paul
seen at 15:18, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
On no account should indefinite leave to remain be given due to government...
'...Promote a UK Space Port in the north east of Scotland ,' -- Steve Mcintosh
seen at 15:18, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
This area is one of the favorite sites for a Space Port identified by the...
'...Stop the use of credit referencing agencies' -- James Pickett
seen at 15:18, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Government need to stop credit companies using credit reference agencies...
'...Give the serving Ghurka's and their predecessors the automatic right to become UK Citizens' -- Paul Schofield
seen at 15:18, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Ghurka's are a faithful source of fighting men to the British Army. We...
'...Postpone the banning of Incandescent lightbulbs until Dimmer compatible Energy Saving lighbulbs are available' -- Jerry Bateman
seen at 15:18, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The government has announced that there are plans to ban the sale of...
Are rural communities benefiting from increased expenditure under the NHS 10 Year Plan
seen at 15:15, 1 August in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only Are England's rural communities benefiting from the increased expenditure on health services under the NHS Ten-Year Plan? This Health Evaluation Research ...
Out of Hours GP Services in Rural Areas
seen at 15:15, 1 August in Commission for Rural Communities (Our copy).
This document is available as a download only This Health Evaluation Research Summary examines the provision and availability of our of hours GP services in rural areas.
July traffic figures for pm.gov.uk
seen at 13:10, 1 August in Number 10 » News Stories (Our copy).
Latest figures show the Prime Minister's website received visits from 1.8 million users during the month of July.
'...Increase allowances and Pensions for single people who have worked all their lives and had no children' -- Susan Gray
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Single people who have worked and struggled all their lives pay the most in...
'...Stop British Teachers Calling Pupils: Stupid, Idiots, Evil, ETC' -- Dominic Martlew
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
STOP Teachers Calling Pupils Names
'...Make it illegal for firms contracting for goverment contracts to pay less then £1.00 above minimin wage' -- Chris Bailey
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
If the goverment made it illegal for companies tendering for contracts to...
'...Enforce stricter regulation on vehicle insurers' -- Graham Lamb
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is a well known fact that insurance companies these days get away with...
'...Give an honour to Ben James for services to the country in his role in the RAF [Air sea rescue]' -- dave james
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Ben joined the service as a boy and has seen service in the Air Sea Rescue...
'...Grant Philip James an MBE' -- dave james
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Philip has served his country both at home and abroad while serving with the...
'...Scrap age limits on having Tattoos and Body Piercings.' -- Rose Devine
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Scrap legal ages of tattoing and body piercing. You have to be 16 to have...
'...stop Downing Street using Youtube without the right to comment on Downing Street postings' -- David Llewellyn
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Youtube is open to the public to view, to comment on and critique. By...
'...Ensure that recipients of Sickness Benefit are no worse off than those on other benefits.' -- Andrea J Chee
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is not uncommon for recipients of Sickness Benefit who have no savings...
'...instigate an early review of the intrusion caused by building works in Bushcombe Lane, Woodmancote, Gloucestershire and seek immediate remedial action.' -- William Britton
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Crest Nicholson, a national builder, is currently completing a building...
'...Cease all housing developments in inappropriate locations' -- Bernard de Neumann
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Inappropriate locations include in the so-called Thames gateway where at...
'...Hold an inquiry into the environmental impact of the switch from analogue to digital' -- Dr. Joe Rock
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Digital radios use 10 times more power than analogue. Digital TV's use 30...
'...Stop spending ridiculous amounts of tax payers money on issues of diversity and inclusiveness' -- Ian Paul
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
It is an obligation of the migrant to integrate or citizenship should be on...
'...not allow such honours as knighthoods, OBEs and MBEs to just be given away.' -- Jacob Hebditch
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Too easily do people recieve an OBE or MBE for such things as hosting a...
'...add a "Not represented" option to voting slips.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Many people are not represented in elections by not agreeing with any...
'...reintroduce separate Science GCSEs rather than the combined certificate.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
The Combined certificate goes into less detail whilst the separate Sciences...
'...introduce a certificate which shows wheter goods come from countries which reach certain standards.' -- Oliver Lines
seen at 12:17, 1 August in Number 10 E-Petitions - New Petitions (Our copy).
Goods come from abroad should be given a certificate if they come from...
New report eases concerns over wind turbine noise
seen at 12:15, 1 August in Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform News - national (Our copy).
A comprehensive study by Salford University has concluded that the noise phenomenon known as aerodynamic modulation (AM) is not an issue for the UK's wind farm fleet.
Compensation for bovine tb, bse, brucellosis, and enzootic bovine leukosis
seen at 12:10, 1 August in Department for Environment, Food And Rural Affairs News - national (Our copy).
Compensation payable during August 2007, in England (and in Wales and Scotland for BSE only) for a bovine animal compulsorily slaughtered for disease control purposes will be as detailed below.
New employability skills programme to help people back into work
seen at 12:08, 1 August in Department for Work and Pensions News - national (Our copy).
A new programme to help people improve their skills, find a job and progress at work; improving life chances for individuals and their families; and contributing to both a reduction in child poverty and increased...
£80m it programme to boost medical care for the armed forces
seen at 12:03, 1 August in Ministry of Defence News - national (Our copy).
A new IT system that allows military medical records to be accessed across the UK, overseas and on the battlefield has taken a major step forward, the MOD and LogicaCMG have announced today.
British airways to pay record £121.5m penalty in price fixing investigation
seen at 11:05, 1 August in Office of Fair Trading News - national (Our copy).
British Airways has admitted collusion over the price of 'long-haul passenger fuel surcharges' (surcharges) and will pay a penalty of £121.5m to be imposed by the OFT, thus enabling the OFT to close its...
Proceeds of crime update - money laundering news no 36
seen at 10:45, 1 August in Concerted Inter-Agency Criminal Finances Action Group/Payback News - national (Our copy).
GOVERNMENT NEWS
Charities' governance key to limiting terrorist abuse
seen at 04:00, 1 August in Charity Commission News - national (Our copy).
Charity Commission publishes response to Government review
Officer L, Re [2007] UKHL 36 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:17, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Officer L, Re [2007] UKHL 36 (31 July 2007)
Michael John Construction Ltd v St Peter's Rugby Football Club [2007] EWHC 1857 (TCC) (30 July 2007)
seen at 03:16, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application under Section 67 of the Arbitration Act of 1996 to appeal against an arbitration award made by D J Cartwright on 19 October 2006 against a preliminary award as to his jurisdiction in an arbitration...
Wells v The Parole Board & Anor [2007] EWHC 1835 (QB) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:15, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In this case we are required to decide whether the Secretary of State's management and treatment of a particular class of prisoner within his charge � "short tariff lifers" � is contrary to law.
W (minors), Re [2007] EWHC 649 (Fam) (07 March 2007)
seen at 03:15, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This judgment, which is given at the conclusion of a three-day hearing, is effectively an extempore judgment. Had I had more time, it would perhaps have been a shorter judgment, and it may be that when the transcript...
Walker v Inter-Alliance Group Plc & Anor [2007] EWHC 1858 (Ch) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:15, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
On 31 December 2000 the claimant, Mr Michael David Walker, retired from his employment as a director and senior manager with Taylor Woodrow, the well-known construction group. He was sixty two and had worked continuously...
Vellacott v The Convergence Group Plc & Ors [2007] EWHC 1774 (Ch) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:15, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an application by the claimant for so-called non-party costs orders against Mr Alan Robinson and his wife, Mrs Gail Farrin Robinson, who were formerly directors of both, but subsequently of only one, of ...
Tomy UK Ltd v HM Revenue & Customs [2007] EWHC 1889 (Ch) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:15, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In July 2002 Tomy (UK) Ltd wished to import a quantity of 'one-way' baby monitors from China. Such monitors ("One-Way Monitors"), which I shall describe in greater detail later, comprise two units: a baby unit...
Parti v Aysha Hamad Nassir Sabah Al-Nassir Al Sabah & Ors [2007] EWHC 1869 (Ch) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:15, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal with permission against the order of Master Moncaster on 23rd April 2007 when he acceded to an application by the Claimant for summary judgment and an order for specific performance of an Agreement...
Kelly, R (on the application of) v Warley Magistrates Court & Anor [2007] EWHC 1836 (Admin) (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is a judicial review of a decision by Deputy District Judge Stott, sitting at the Warley Magistrates Court on 24 November 2006, by which he directed that the defence should disclose to the Crown Prosecution...
Abdi, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 1913 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Liban Abdi pleaded guilty at Kingston upon Thames Crown Court on 23 October 2006 to an offence of assaulting a child under 13 by penetration, contrary to s 6(1) of the Sexual Offences Act 2003. On 27 November 2006...
Cottrell, R v [2007] EWCA Crim 2016 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
Steven Cottrell was convicted at Lewes Crown Court on 8th August 2003 before His Honour Judge Scott-Gall and a jury of two counts of indecent assault with a female aged under 16 years. Joseph Fletcher was convicted...
JN (Uganda) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 802 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This case comes before the court as a proposed appeal against a decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal (AIT) following a hearing on 11 November 2005. It concerns Article 8 of the European Convention on...
Wolman v London Borough of Islington & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 823 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from an order of His Honour Robin Laurie, sitting as a Deputy Circuit Judge, determining a preliminary point of law in proceedings brought by the claimant, Mr. Clive Wolman, against the London ...
Fudge, R (on the application of) v South West Strategic Health Authority & Ors [2007] EWCA Civ 803 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is the judgment of the Court. This appeal raises questions as to when a duty arises under s.11 of the Health and Social Care Act 2001, set out in Paragraph 30. The duty is to make arrangements to secure public...
Wittmann (UK) Ltd v Willdav Engineering SA [2007] EWCA Civ 824 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This an appeal by the defendant, Willdav Engineering S.A. ("Willdav"), against an order of Her Honour Judge Alton giving judgment in favour of the claimant, Wittmann (UK) Ltd ("Wittmann"), for the sum of £...
Somerset County Council v DFM (The Father) & Anor [2007] EWCA Civ 810 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In my judgment, this case demonstrates � yet again � the need for both the court and the parties, when a split hearing is ordered in care proceedings, to be absolutely clear about the purpose of the hearing ...
AG (Eritrea) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 801 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
The appellant is a young Ethiopian, born in October 1984, who has sought asylum and human rights protection in this country. He was born and brought up in Ethiopa, his father being a national of that country but...
EB (Ethiopia) v Secretary of State for the Home Department [2007] EWCA Civ 809 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal against a decision of the Asylum and Immigration Tribunal ("the Tribunal") promulgated on 9 October 2006 whereby the Tribunal dismissed EB's appeal against the refusal of the Secretary of State...
Deadman v Bristol City Council [2007] EWCA Civ 822 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal by the defendant, Bristol City Council, against the order of His Honour Judge Bursell Q.C. giving judgment for the claimant, Michael John Deadman, on his claim for damages for personal injury suffered...
Massey v Unifi [2007] EWCA Civ 800 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
By section 64 of the Trade Union and Labour Relations (Consolidation) Act 1992, a member of a trade union has the right not to be unjustifiably disciplined by the union. Jurisdiction in relation to the determination...
IFE Fund SA v Goldman Sachs International [2007] EWCA Civ 811 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
This is an appeal from a judgment of Toulson J (as he then was) by which he dismissed a claim for damages by the appellants (IFE), based on an alleged failure by the respondents (GSI) as arrangers and underwriters...
McAdie v Royal Bank of Scotland [2007] EWCA Civ 806 (31 July 2007)
seen at 03:14, 1 August in BAILII - Recent Decisions (All cases) (Our copy).
In a reserved decision promulgated on 15 February 2006, and after a hearing lasting three days (with a fourth spent considering its decision in chambers), the Employment Tribunal sitting at Ashford in Kent (the ...