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Qatada faces tough bail conditions

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:22:02 +0000

A radical cleric who poses a serious risk to the UK's national security will be freed on bail under some of the toughest conditions imposed since the September 11 terror attacks.

Vandals damage murdered Pc memorial

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:12:53 +0000

Vandals have damaged a memorial to a police officer who was murdered in the line of duty, police have said.

Yard defends Sun hacking raids

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:09:34 +0000

Scotland Yard has defended its handling of the inquiries into hacking and corrupt payments by journalists amid heavy criticism, insisting the operations were not "in any way disproportionate".

Clarke in rights court reform calls

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:41:54 +0000

British courts are best placed to understand British problems and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) was never intended to be an appeal court for routine cases, the Justice Secretary will say.

GTC clears racy book row teacher

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:36:06 +0000

A teacher who was sacked after she wrote a racy novel featuring some of her pupils has said it is "wonderful news" that she will not have to face a hearing of the General Teaching Council (GTC).

Corrupt officer Dizaei jailed again

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:24:36 +0000

The career of Britain's most controversial police chief has been ended after he was jailed for corruption for a second time - but he could be freed in three months.

Rangers lodge administration papers

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:56:06 +0000

Rangers Football Club has lodged legal papers signalling its intention to enter administration.

Deaf girl tells court of beatings

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:38:42 +0000

A deaf and mute girl allegedly kept in a cellar, repeatedly raped and treated as a virtual slave has told a court of years of beatings and cruelty.

Dizaei found guilty for second time

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:37:03 +0000

Britain's most controversial police chief faces a return to jail after being found guilty of corruption for a second time.

Ministers 'fully behind' NHS plans

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:29:54 +0000

Downing Street has dismissed suggestions that Health Secretary Andrew Lansley should be sacked and insisted ministers were "fully behind" his NHS reforms.