Former Sun editor convicted over Adam Johnson victim picture

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm8th March 2016

The Guardian Court finds David Dinsmore guilty of breaching Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act after paper printed pixelated photo Judge said he was satisfied Dinsmore did not know he was committing offence, ordering him to pay £1,300 costs and to offer to pay £1,000 compensation to girl. Photograph: Sarah Lee for the Guardian The former editor…

Prison smoking ban overturned by court of appeal

UncategorizedBy hardwood_adm8th March 2016

The Guardian Government lawyers had argued that a compulsory ban could cause discipline problems and risk staff and prisoner safety The ban on smoking in public places does not apply to state prisons and other crown premises in England and Wales, the appeal court has ruled. Photograph: Alamy A compulsory, immediate ban on smoking in…