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Squatters occupy a house in Bedford Square, London. Picture: Getty.

Was the new squatting law necessary?

31 August 2012 12:19

Squatting in residential properties became a criminal offence today under the Legal Aid Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act 2012, with a penalty of 6 months’ imprisonment or a £5,000… Continue reading

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PC Simon Harwood, Getty Images

Why we should trust trial by jury

21 July 2012 18:00

The acquittal of PC Simon Harwood on Thursday for the manslaughter of Ian Tomlinson provoked a strong reaction in the press. Leading the charge, the Daily Mail’s headline summed up the… Continue reading

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