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One in 10 inmates is sex offender (Scotland)

"About one in ten of all Scottish prisoners is a registered sex offender, according to figures released by the Scottish government. Nearly 800 sex offenders were in jail at the end of March, out of a total prison...

Criminals on probation commit a murder a week

"Criminals under the care of the probation service have committed almost a murder a week over the past two years, according to figures today. Offenders under supervision have been convicted of more than a thousand serious further crimes, including almost one hundred...

Scots criminal age to go up to 12

"The age of criminal responsibility in Scotland is to be raised from eight to 12, ministers have confirmed. It will bring Scotland into line with most of Europe, but the Scottish Government said the rise would not mean "letting off" younger offenders. Justice Secretary Kenny...

'Brainstorming' banned by council for fear of offending epileptics

From now on its 'thought showers' rather 'brainstorming' at least in Tunbridge Wells. Showers hmm.. Get out the umbrella I'd hate to get caught in a shower of someone else's shady unwanted throw away thoughts. ...

Offences by girls are up by 25% as crimes by boys fall slightly

Men commit more crimes than women. For example, in 2002 male offenders in England and Wales outnumbered female offenders by more than four to one.In 2000 the peak age of offending was 18 for males and 15 for females. Slightly higher proportions of male than female offenders...

Canada warned of Terrorist threat: Indian PM

"Indian PM warns Canada of threatVancouver Sun EXCLUSIVE: Canadian MP says too few politicians are prepared to take a strong stand for fear of offending Indo-Canadians"Well Duh !!!OpinionBarry Artiste, Now Public...

The Death of Borat and Ali G

Sacha Baron Cohen, the British comic actor who created the hugely entertaining, and often ridiculously offensive characters of Borat and Ali G, has decided that he will no longer play them.Having developed a...

The Right to Be a Sleazebag (part three of story)

This highlight follows on from this and this. On August  14th, McClellan was arrested for breaking the terms of his restraining order (but it shouldn’t be long before people start asking if he was really arrested because of public pressure). He’s one of the few...

Restraining Order Issued Against Pedophile Blogger (part two of story)

This is a following on to this highlight. On August 3rd, Jack McClellan, the 'Pedophile Blogger' was issued a restraining order, presumably for public protection and safety. I'm undecided on whether or not the courts were correct in issuing this order: on the one hand, the...

Parents’ Ire Grows at Pedophile’s Unabashed Blog (part one of story)

This is a story I've been following for some time now, and my fascination with it continues to grow.The basic story is that a self-confessed pedophile in LA, Jack McClellan, was keeping a blog about his 'interest' in children, and this (unsurprisingly) caused concern for...

YouTube blocked in Thailand: clip mocks revered king

UPDATE: There may be hope for YouTube--apparently the King has pardoned a Swiss man who was charged with defacing pictures of the King during the 60th Anniversary of his rule last December. The man, who is a...

Church school renames Three Little Pigs to avoid offending Muslims

A junior school production of the children's story has been renamed the Three Little Puppies for fear of offending Muslims.

Cross Match Delivers Biometrics For “Snakes” In Iraq :: MAXINE

Glenn Reynolds has a book titled "An Army Of Davids: How Markets and Technology Empower the Little Guy to Beat Big Media, Big Government, and Other Goliaths" where it outlines the strength and power of independent...

2006's Career Dos and Don'ts

"People in the public eye made big professional strides and damaging missteps during 2006, and we can all learn from their examples. Think of Katie Couric inspiring others with her ascension to the anchor chair at CBS News, or Mel Gibson offending fans and associates with his...

Fear of offending Islam spurs hot debate in Europe - Washington Post

" LONDON (Reuters) - Four canceled performances of a Mozart opera have reignited an anxious and heated debate in Europe over free speech, self-censorship and Islam. By canning its production of "Idomeneo," fearful of security threats because of a scene that might offend...

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