Hostages die in foiled Brazil bank robberies
At least five hostages, including a child, were killed as armed police battled a gang in Milagres. BBC News – Latin America & Caribbean
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Syria war: US and UK say alleged rebel chemical attack ‘fabricated’
The US and UK say Syria and Russia made up a story of a chlorine gas attack in Aleppo in November. BBC News – Middle East
Africa ‘world’s worst for road traffic deaths’
WHO report says many African and South American countries do not have sufficient speed limit laws. BBC News – Africa
17% Rise In Complaints Against Judges
The Law Society Gazette today reported that there has been a significant increase in complaints about inappropriate behaviour by UK Judges. The headline number may be large but it’s not as bad as it seems. In the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office’s annual report there were 498 complaints raised in the preceding year however only 19 resulted…
Tesco Directors Acquitted Is The SFO Fit For Purpose
In the latest, high profile case brought by the Serious Fraud Office two ex-Tesco directors Chris Bush and John Schouler have been acquitted after the Judge dismissed their case due to lack of evidence. The case was so poorly argued that Judge Royce after reading the case of the prosecution felt compelled to issue the following statement. “I…
Why Buy It When You Can Steal It 60% of Liberians electricity stolen
Recent reports indicate that about 60% of the electricity generated in Liberia is being stolen – severely hampering the extension of the grid. The Liberia Electricity Corporation speaking on state radio indicated that the loss amounts to about $35m (£27m) each year and prevents further investment. The issue with the power sector is that most of…