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Tuesday, June 8, 2004 Rich admit to more offences The middle classes are Britain's biggest lawbreakers, according to a survey yesterday. Almost two thirds (64%) of middle-class people and high-earning professionals admit to one of a number of offences, including not paying their road tax or TV licence and damaging items before returning them for a refund. The figure compares with 55% of the general population and 43% of those on lower incomes. Guardian Telegraph: Middle class 'more likely to dodge car tax or TV licence' Scotsman: UK's biggest lawbreakers are middle class, not the low-earners 8:13:56 AM    comment [] QC removed from murder jury A QC was discharged from a murder jury yesterday after a judge said his presence might be prejudicial to the defendant, raising fears the judiciary could scupper new legislation allowing judges and lawyers to sit on juries. The senior barrister's knowledge of court procedure, Judge George Bathurst-Norman said, would allow him to understand legal matters that other jurors might miss. Guardian Scotsman: 'QC Knows Too Much for Jury Duty' - Judge 8:13:25 AM    comment [] Green light for overhaul of prostitution laws Britain's prostitution laws are to undergo their biggest overhaul for 50 years in a government review that could lead to tough jail terms for men who pay for sex. Ministers are also looking to offer women an escape route out of street prostitution by creating toleration zones where prostitutes can be offered careers counselling and financial advice. Independent Independent: 'Tolerance zones' may offer an escape from the streets 8:11:59 AM    comment [] © Copyright 2004 Nick Page.

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