Heron's Eye: 13/10/08

Government set to scrap 42-day
“The government is tonight expected to tear up its plans to detain terrorism suspects for up to 42 days without charge after peers overwhelmingly rejected the proposal.” [Guardian]

UK could emerge stronger from banks crisis, says Gordon Brown
“Britain could emerge from the financial crisis stronger rather than weaker, Gordon Brown said today as he unveiled a £37bn bailout of three of the country's biggest banks.” [Guardian]

UK forces no longer needed in southern Iraq, says Maliki
“British forces are no longer needed to maintain security in southern Iraq and should leave the country, the Iraqi prime minister said in an interview published today.” [Guardian]

Those caught with marijuana for a second time will be fined £80 and after three strikes will be arrested when drug returns to class B

"Cannabis users face new penalties when the drug is upgraded to class B from January next year, the home secretary said today. Jacqui Smith said that those caught with cannabis for a second time would be fined £80 and after three strikes would be arrested." [Guardian]

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In The Loop: 14/08/08

MoD tests 'flying saucer'
A "flying saucer" is one of several unmanned "mini-vehicles" taking part in a government competition starting this weekend designed to find machines to protect British troops serving in countries such as Iraq and Afghanistan. [Guardian]

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