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EU fundamental rights agency to have limited scope
Tuesday, December 12, 2006

“EU opts for fundamental rights agency with limited scope” EUObserver

Press releases
“Council of the European Union Press release 4-5 December 2006” Council of Europe
“EU Agency for Fundamental Rights launched” Presidency news release
“New EU Agency to monitor fundamental rights in Europe” European Parliament

See also
The creation of a Fundamental Rights Agency is a basic element of the EU policy to respect and promote fundamental rights.

Posted by MM on Tue 12th Dec 2006 at 9:11 am
Europe and justice Human Rights
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Prisoners’ exclusion from vote raised with Registration Appeal Court
Friday, November 24, 2006

“Poll rights for cons” Daily Record 24.11.06
“Convicts in court move for the vote” Evening Times
“May elections human rights breach warning” Law Society Journal Online

Also
CjScotland 10.10.05: ECHR prisoners’ vote judgement (Hirst): denial of vote is breach of rights
notebook.gif Research tip: for other relevant posts try entering ‘vote’ in the search box or go to the Prison or Human Rights category in the Archives.

Posted by MM on Fri 24th Nov 2006 at 8:48 am
Europe and justice Human Rights Prisons and prisoners
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Suspension of human rights for prisoners suggested
Friday, November 17, 2006

“Jailbirds end up laughing all the way to the bank” Evening Times

Posted by MM on Fri 17th Nov 2006 at 8:36 am
Europe and justice Human Rights Prisons and prisoners
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Nuffield Institute launches consultation on the ethics of police use of DNA
Wednesday, November 01, 2006

“Growing DNA database ‘turning Britain into a nation of suspects’” Independent
“The Big Question: What is the DNA database, and why do we have so many people on it?” Independent
“DNA pioneer accuses the police of being overzealous” Times

Press release
“Ethical questions over police use of DNA” Nuffield Council on Bioethics

See also
Online consultation on the forensic use of bioinformation: ethical issues

Posted by MM on Wed 1st Nov 2006 at 10:21 am
Europe and justice Human Rights Police
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Tribunal judge critical of treatment of Scot-Chilean in deportation bid
Wednesday, October 11, 2006

“Refugee’s treatment ‘revolts’ judge” Herald

notebook.gif Research tip: for related stories on foreign prisoners’ deportation try entering ‘deportation’ in the search box or go to the Human Rights category in the Archives.

Posted by MM on Wed 11th Oct 2006 at 7:24 am
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Slopping out: why the money was not found to complete programme in 1999
Monday, October 02, 2006

“£58m slopping out compensation bill ‘entirely avoidable fiasco’ ” Herald

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Posted by MM on Mon 2nd Oct 2006 at 10:16 am
Europe and justice Human Rights Prisons and prisoners
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EU Justice ministers keep national veto on justice legislation: Agency for Fundamental Rights
Monday, September 25, 2006

“National justice veto survives EU Tampere meeting” EUObserver
“Make Hague Programme ‘human-rights proof’ urges Amnesty” EUActiv
“Human rights agency remit ‘must include terrorism’” EUActiv

Press releases
“Agency for Fundamental Rights should cover EU action on security and justice” European Parliament
“Informal ministerial meeting: Justice and Home Affairs (links to press releases)” EU Finland’s Presidency

See also
Amnesty International’s recommendations ahead of the Informal JHA Ministerial Meeting in Tampere 20-22 September 2006

Posted by MM on Mon 25th Sep 2006 at 8:02 am
Courts Crime Prevention Civil Liberties Europe and justice Human Rights
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SPS makes proposals to court in settlement of slopping out claims

Update
“£13m slopping-out ‘myth’” Herald

Following posted on 18.9.06

“Slopping out compensation offer from SPS” Law Society Journal Online
“Prisoners suing over slopping out offered £2,000 deal” Scotsman
“SPS proposes ‘slopping out’ settlement” Holyrood.com
“Slopping out payments to be made” BBC
“Prisoners offered £2,000 compensation for slopping out” STV
“£2000 payout per prisoner in slopping out dispute” Saturday’s Herald (not online).

Press release
“SPS presents proposals to courts” SPS

notebook.gif Research tip: for other relevant posts try entering ‘slopping’ or ‘Napier’’ in the search box.

Posted by MM on Mon 25th Sep 2006 at 7:07 am
Europe and justice Human Rights Prisons and prisoners
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Amnesty publishes critical paper on human rights competence in Scotland’s local authorities
Thursday, September 14, 2006

“Public authorities in Scotland ignorant of human rights” Holyrood.com
“Authorities ignorant of human rights, says Amnesty” Law Society Journal Online

See also
Amnesty International: Delivering Human Rights in Scotland: A report on Scottish Public Authorities (September 2006)
CjScotland article: Human Rights Scotland

Posted by MM on Thu 14th Sep 2006 at 9:37 am
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Energy companies to give SCDEA access to fuel bill information
Monday, August 28, 2006

“Fuel bills to help identify criminals” Sunday Times

Posted by MM on Mon 28th Aug 2006 at 8:40 am
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