Daily News Summary
Monday, 15 June 2009
Main stories
The `unappetising truth'
A new documentary shows the `unregulated greed and excessive risk-taking' in the US food industry. DTel16. The impacts of the meat industry on the environment are discussed in the Independent. Ind3 (please scroll down).
According to scientists from the World Cancer Research Fund, reducing consumption of processed meats would prevent 3,700 instances of bowel cancer a year. DExp1, Gdn11.
The cost of living is outlined in the Mirror, with food inflation being `almost 9.4%'. Mirr28
UK `resists plans for strict financial regulation'
The City Minister is hoping to forge an alliance with Sweden in the hope to `scupper' G8 plans to have a `stricter regulation of London's financial sector'. Gdn23
Thousands of homes `at risk' from asbestos
MPs are calling for governmental action to protect householders from asbestos in their homes. Mirr22
`Beware rape myths, judges to tell jurors'
In an attempt to increase rape conviction rates, judges are to be instructed to tell jurors to ignore myths like `asking for it' because of a woman's dress or behaviour. Times3
At risk register `fails to stop child abuse'
Research by the University of Anglia shows that `almost a fifth' of children killed by their parents in 2005-07 were on the child protection register and under social services supervision. Times9
`Special needs failure'
According to a study by the London School of Economics, many children with special needs do not benefit from tailored help in primary state schools. FT4
Other stories
Prostate cancer postcode lottery
Campaigners claim there is a "postcode lottery" in NHS treatment of men with prostate cancer. In some parts of the country people are five times more likely to die than in others. DTel11
Straw stops release of identity of judges found guilty of misconduct
Gdn14
10,000 lawyers face unemployment
As recession hits the `legal industry', as many as 10,000 lawyers could be out of work within the next two years. Times41
Brussels to get touch on `internet crimes'
The European Commission is planning new tough penalties for people attacking computer systems, spreading viruses and hacking personal data. FT9
ID cards policy `to continue'
A piecemeal introduction will continue, with Manchester residents being invited to apply for an ID card in the autumn. Gdn11
`Killers on probation'
People on probation were `behind one in seven murders' in 2007-08, according to recent statistics. Sun2, DExp20, DMail21
First `anti-stab' knives go on sale
The new knives cost around £40 and have a rounded edge; they `will snag on clothing and skin to make it more difficult to stab someone'. Times21, DMail30
`The ladette legacy'
Figures released by the Home Office show that the number of women arrested for being drunk and disorderly has risen by nearly a third in the last three years. DMail31 and others
Comment and analysis
`Only radical action will end this lethal search for "respect"'
A piece on gangs in yesterday Observer quotes CCJS' audit of criminal justice under Labour. Henry Porter refers to our report pointing out the limitations of `placing too much emphasis on finding criminal justice solutions to complex social and economic problems'. Obs23
The Centre's Ten years of Labour's youth justice reforms: an independent audit can be downloaded here.
`Social evils haunt Britain'
Argues Madeleine Bunting. Gdn25
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