Scale of Ofsted’s covert surveillance powers revealed

Ofsted can use fake social media profiles to conduct covert surveillance and help gather evidence of criminal activity. The schools watchdog today published details on the controversial powers it has to conduct surveillance for the first time. The document explains under the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act 2000 (RIPA) that …

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Sharif summoned through newspaper adverts on Nov 24

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court has summoned former prime minister Nawaz Sharif through newspaper advertisements on November 24. In an order issued on Friday, the IHC noted that it was left with no option but to proceed further under section 87 of Code of Criminal Procedure, 1898 and order issuance …

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Pair of North East appointments at Vistry Partnerships

Vistry Partnerships has made two senior appointments in the North East as part of plans to grow its presence in the region. Jonathan Rudge is the new head of land at Vistry Partnerships North East, having joined from property consultancy Bradley Hall. Rudge brings more than 16 years’ experience of …

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Govt submits expenses for Nawaz’s proclamation in IHC

ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Friday submitted expenses for newspaper advertisements to summon former prime minister Nawaz Sharif before the Islamabad High Court’s (IHC’s) in the Al-Azizia and Avenfield references. The PML-N supremo was declared a proclaimed offender earlier in September and had refused multiple times to receive the arrest …

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