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• Former girlfriend of undercover spy sues corporate security firm

  12-07-2015 19:50
  
  An environmental activist who had a relationship with spy Mark Kennedy is taking legal action against Global Open – thought to be first lawsuit of its kind
  An environmental campaigner who had an intimate relationship with an undercover spy is suing a corporate security firm in what is believed to be the first legal action of its kind.The woman is taking legal action against Global Open, a commercial firm hired by companies to monitor protesters. Related: Revealed: how energy firms spy on envir
  
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• Psychologist accused of enabling US torture backed by former FBI chief

  12-07-2015 18:17
  
  Louis Freeh calls report that preceded Stephen Behnke’s ousting from the American Psychological Association leadership a ‘gross mischaracterization’A prominent psychologist ousted from the leadership of the the US’s largest professional psychological association for his alleged role in enabling and covering up torture has enlisted a former FBI director to fight back.Related: US torture doctors could face charges after report alleges post-9/11 'collusion'Related: US torture report: psycho
  
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• Academics Reject Islamophobic Law in UK - Euro-Muslims - Euro ... - OnIslam.net - Onislam.net

  12-07-2015 17:41
  
  Onislam.net
  Academics Reject Islamophobic Law in UK - Euro-Muslims - Euro ... - OnIslam.net
  Onislam.net
  CAIRO – Criticizing the deficiencies in the new bill passed by the government, hundreds of UK academics have snubbed the Counter-Terrorism and Security Act, asserting that the infamous bill will "reinforce a prejudicial world view" about Islam ...
  But hipster beards are OK? New UK law to brand Muslims with beards as ...Al-Bawabaalle 11 nieuwsartikelen »
  
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• Ban on friends and family sending books to prisoners is lifted

  12-07-2015 13:50
  
  Inmates will also be able to keep 12 books in their cells without permission as Michael Gove further eases ban imposed by predecessor Chris GraylingFamily and friends will now be able to send books directly to prisoners instead of being able only to order new books via four approved retailers, after a further relaxation of the official policy by the new justice secretary, Michael Gove.Inmates will now also be able to keep more than 12 books in their cells without needing the permission of a pris
  
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• The Observer view on nurturing gay rights around the world | observer editorial

  12-07-2015 01:05
  
  Kenyan leaders’ warnings to President Obama not to raise the issue of gay rights on his visit remind us that, globally, the war for LGBTI rights is far from wonOne of the most striking images of last month was a White House lit up in rainbow colours to mark the US supreme court’s historic ruling on the legalisation of same-sex marriage; 26 million Facebook users joined the celebration by overlaying their profile picture with a rainbow filter. It was a momentous victory for the movement for s
  
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• Fox hunting: Cameron faces defeat on change to hunting law - UK Politics - UK ... - The Independent

  12-07-2015 00:15
  
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  Fox hunting: Cameron faces defeat on change to hunting law - UK Politics - UK ...
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  The Government's attempt to change the rules on fox hunting and end the ban on using a full pack of hounds could be wrecked in the Commons this week. Late plans to include “research and observation” loopholes are now likely to mean the SNP will claim ...en meer »
  
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• Fox hunting: Cameron faces defeat on change to hunting law - The Independent

  12-07-2015 00:15
  
  The Independent
  Fox hunting: Cameron faces defeat on change to hunting law
  The Independent
  The Government's attempt to change the rules on fox hunting and end the ban on using a full pack of hounds could be wrecked in the Commons this week. Late plans to include “research and observation” loopholes are now likely to mean the SNP will claim ...
  Rally over fox hunt law change bidBelfast Telegraphalle 638 nieuwsartikelen »
  
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