The Dunblanes that will never be reported
Article Abstract:
Clause 43 of the UK government's Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Bill stated in its original form that no news organization would be permitted to identify, or play a role in the identification of, anybody under 18 who had been involved in an alleged crime. It is right that children involved in crime have some protection, but Clause 43 goes against the freedom of journalists to report facts, which is a basic element of liberal democracy. Limits on any area of reporting should only be imposed if there is both a high public interest and exemptions are effective.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 1999
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Instant family? No way, baby
Article Abstract:
The problems associated with adopting a baby in the UK are discussed. The children in need of adoption are mainly older, often with learning or physical disabilities or mental health problems.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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Stop harassing disabled people and start helping us to rejoin society
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The UK government's attempts to eliminate disability benefit fraud are discussed. It is argued that disabled people are frequently treated very harshly and regarded as second-class citizens.
Publication Name: The Independent
Subject: Retail industry
ISSN: 0951-9467
Year: 2001
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