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		<title>Welcome</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 06:29:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Favour Farm the Random <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/welcome/">Welcome</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Welcome to Favour Farm the Random News Blog.</p>
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		<title>Desktop PC sales rise in the first quarter of 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:34:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Desktop PC's]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[HP computers]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Pc sales]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Over the first quarter of 2012, the British PC market has seen a small increase in the amount of shipments that went out, according to preliminary numbers that were released from Gartner. Despite this fact, Western Europe on the whole saw a three percent decrease in their amount of shipments due to the distressed markets in <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/desktop-pc-sales-rise-in-the-first-quarter-of-2012/">Desktop PC sales rise in the first quarter of 2012</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Over the first quarter of 2012, the British PC market has seen a small increase in the amount of shipments that went out, according to preliminary numbers that were released from Gartner. Despite this fact, Western Europe on the whole saw a three percent decrease in their amount of shipments due to the distressed markets in Spain, Italy, Portugal, and Greece.</p>
<p>Overall, PC sales grew slightly in the business market but consumers are now more focused on media tablets and smartphones instead of computers as these are now the new preferred tools to access the internet. Overall, UK shipments increased by about 2.4% up to three million units, and at first glance this does not seem that impressive but it is much better than the 16% decrease that was observed last year.</p>
<p>Ranjit Atwal, a UK based research director, stated that the desktop market actually saw the best sales with an overall increase of 7.2%. He added that this is most likely the result of all-in-one sales, but it has not yet been seen if this is a case of inventory refreshment or if there actually is a renewed demand in PC sales. HP was the leader in the UK for PC sales shipping about 644,000 PCs with about 21% of the market share.</p>
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		<title>Facebook looking at ways for users to pay to highlight posts</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Environment]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Facebook charges]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[posts on Facebook]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Facebook is testing a new feature that will allow users to pay if they want to promote or highlight posts. After paying a nominal fee, users can make sure that friends, colleagues, and family members see the information that they post on their timeline by making it more visible. Right now however, only members in New <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/facebook-looking-at-ways-for-users-to-pay-to-highlight-posts/">Facebook looking at ways for users to pay to highlight posts</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Facebook is testing a new feature that will allow users to pay if they want to promote or highlight posts. After paying a nominal fee, users can make sure that friends, colleagues, and family members see the information that they post on their timeline by making it more visible. Right now however, only members in New Zealand are testing the services although if all goes well the social media giant will likely expand the service to allow all of their users to flag their posts.</p>
<p>The trail was discovered by a Whangarei Facebook user in New Zealand who stumbled upon the offer to pay to sponsor a post and thought that it was some type of scam. However, the BBC spoke to Facebook and a spokesperson stated that the offer was real. According to the spokesperson, the company is testing many new features and this one is simply to see if there is interest in higher level sharing with friends.</p>
<p>The spokesperson also stated that there are many different tests being run about the best way to highlight posts each of which offers different charges. It has been suggested from comments that prices for the new highlighted posts would range from25p-£1.25. Payments would be accepted from both PayPal and credit card. They also stated that they may allow users to highlight posts for free, but they are still testing to see what is best accepted by the public.</p>
<p>Enders Analysis internet analyst Ian Maude stated that they will see a lot of ideas coming out on the internet among the free social networks as they will start to see just how they can make more money. He added though that since Facebook is seeing a slowdown in their revenue growths and now that they are soon to hit the stock market it is only reasonable that they are looking for ways to make more money. He explained that they are used to rapid growth, but now that it has started to slow down as new users are harder to find they are experimenting more.</p>
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		<title>Upgrading Digital Forensics in your City</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 11:47:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Technology]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Digital Forensics]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Cities across the country are upgrading their facilities to increase their focus on digital forensics. Everyone knows about CSI and while the results on the show might not be the same as what they are in real life, the technology featured in the program is mostly available in society today. Scientists are constantly trying to figure <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/upgrading-digital-forensics-in-your-city/">Upgrading Digital Forensics in your City</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Cities across the country are upgrading their facilities to increase their focus on digital forensics. Everyone knows about CSI and while the results on the show might not be the same as what they are in real life, the technology featured in the program is mostly available in society today. Scientists are constantly trying to figure out new ways to solve criminal cases faster. With this progression, cities have to respond to provide law enforcement with the equipment needed to keep up with current trends in the field. The price associated with this technology is growing higher as it becomes more complex. In harsh economic times, it’s difficult for cities to afford fancy, state-of-the-art equipment because of diminished budgets across the board. As a result, they have to hold fundraisers to generate the amount of money needed to purchase the proper equipment. Sometimes taxpayers are willing to help out law enforcement, but more often than not, high taxes are something that should never be spoken of.</p>
<p>Dell has their own digital forensics solution that brings the convenience and performance that’s made them a household name into an arena reserved for government agencies.<a href="http://content.dell.com/uk/en/corp/slg-solutions-digital-forensics"> Dell</a> computer forensics provides investigators with an unparalleled level of flexibility with the ability to run multiple instances of forensics software, a consolidated storage repository, and complete end-to-end solutions for in-lab forensics investigations and field ‘Triage’ operations. Their representatives are willing to work with your agency to come up with a payment arrangement that fits within your budget. They understand that the economy has wreaked havoc on their budget. The last thing they would want to do is overcharge you and risk the safety of the population. The security and collaboration features you will get with Dell’s Digital Forensics Solution are well worth it. Plus, you have the added bonus of taking advantage of their award-winning customer service. Whenever you have a software problem, you won’t have to search through telephone directories to find the right person to talk to. You will have a single point of contact from the moment you sign up for your account.</p>
<p>Currently, the quality of digital forensics depends on the size of each city. Major cities in the US like Los Angeles and New York City are naturally going to have better digital forensics in place but that doesn&#8217;t mean it doesn’t have to be this way here. The citizens in smaller areas deserve to have the same advanced technology helping their law enforcement keep the bad guys off the street. Eventually, every city will have a comparable level of digital forensics. For now, law enforcement across the country will remain a mix between the old methods and what’s coming in the future. When the economy truly takes a turn and returns where it was prior to the recession, this progression towards advanced law enforcement technology will become much more rapid. Smaller cities have looked at using <a href="http://content.dell.com/uk/en/enterprise/virtualization">Dell virtualization</a> to help start with digital forensics. Every law enforcement officer has the capabilities to solve any case that comes across their desks. The addition of technology into their repertoire makes their job a lot easier, but it doesn’t do all the work for them.</p>
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		<title>A look at Teneric UK free templates</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 09:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Business]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Owning a successful business is not as simple as just setting up a website and calling yourself a business, although many people would like to think it is. While there is a small chance that you could find success with just a menial website and a product idea, you will have better luck attempting to win <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/a-look-at-teneric-uk-free-templates/">A look at Teneric UK free templates</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Owning a successful business is not as simple as just setting up a website and calling yourself a business, although many people would like to think it is. While there is a small chance that you could find success with just a menial website and a product idea, you will have better luck attempting to win the lottery than finding true success this way.</p>
<p>Instead, you will find that the best way to approach the building of a successful business is by creating a solid business and marketing plan so that your business has direction and consumers that will help fuel future growth.</p>
<p>Of course, for those without a background in business crafting a business plan can seem like an intimidating task, given the fact that you have little idea of what should go into a profitable and successful business plan. This is where <a href="http://www.teneric.co.uk/free_downloads.html" target="_blank">Teneric UK</a> can be very helpful since the website allows you to use their free templates and outlines to help build a business plan that is tailored towards success.</p>
<p>With an outline that makes it easy to set goals and identify how to meet objectives, Teneric makes it simple to craft a business plan that will see your business through to success. The truth is that almost every entrepreneur has a handful of good ideas, but good ideas are worth very little if you are not able to turn them into real products or marketed services.</p>
<p>Some type of financing will always be required for a great idea and there are hidden expenses that are likely to pop up during the first year of trading a product or service that can blindside a new business owner if they are not prepared for them, such as professional fees, staffing, marketing costs, and even the VAT.</p>
<p>Most new businesses fail within the first year because they are unprepared for these costs and difficulties, but with a proper business plan in place you can enter the market place with a clearly defined course of action that will see you smoothly through the rough times, and Teneric can help make that happen for you.</p>
<p>Teneric has been offering great business solutions to businesses and entrepreneurs since 2001 and has a vast realm of experience to offer advice, templates, and other business solutions from.  Therefore, it would be a loss not to at least take a look at the free business plan templates that they have available.</p>
<p>Although it may take some time to read through the material Teneric has available on their website and actually process how to write a formal business plan, the pay-off is going to be a successful business even after the first year of hardships.</p>
<p>Therefore, as an entrepreneur that is looking for success the best thing that you can do is head over to Teneric’s website and take advantage of the wealth of information that will change your status from a potential business owner to a profitable business owner.</p>
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		<title>The Scream sells for a record £74m</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 05 May 2012 17:19:45 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Edvard Munch]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>After an exciting twelve minute bidding battle, the only privately-owned version of Edvard Munch&#8217;s instantly recognisable masterpiece, The Scream, was sold at auction for a record $119.9 million, or £74 million. This was one of four versions of the painting. Apparently there were seven bidders initially in competition but it ended up in a private war <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/the-scream-sell-for-a-record-74m/">The Scream sells for a record £74m</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>After an exciting twelve minute bidding battle, the only privately-owned version of Edvard Munch&#8217;s instantly recognisable masterpiece, The Scream, was sold at auction for a record $119.9 million, or £74 million. This was one of four versions of the painting. Apparently there were seven bidders initially in competition but it ended up in a private war between two phone bidders at Sotheby’s Modern Art sale in New York.</p>
<p>This famous painting by the Norwegian expressionist, with the haunted image in front of a red background, now breaks the record held by Picasso’s Nude, Green Leaves and Bust</p>
<p>as the most expensive work of art sold at auction. Picasso’s work went for $106 million in 2010 at Christie’s in New York. The Scream was expected to go for at least $80 million but far surpassed all expectations. The buyer’s premium was included in the price.</p>
<p>The picture was sold by Petter Olsen, a Norwegian businessman. Mr. Olsen’s father was a patron and personal friend of Edvard Munch. This version of the painting was painted in 1885. Included is a poem by the artist in which he explains how he was inspired to create the picture. This is on the hand-painted frame and is the only one of the four versions to have this.</p>
<p>This version also shows, exclusively, one of the two background figures turning and looking out at the view of the city. The other three versions of this classic are held at the Munch museum in Oslo, which has two of them, and the other one is in The National Gallery of Norway.</p>
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		<title>Police suspect that someone was in Gareth Williams&#8217; flat the day he died</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 17:16:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[News]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[current police cases]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Gareth Williams]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[police murder hunt]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Last night it was reported that police suspect that either a member of MI6 or a GCHQ employee was in the flat of Gareth Williams, the GCHQ code breaker, on the day he died. It also came to light that he was probably poisoned before his body was put in a holdall by the killer.</p>
<p>DNA tests <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/police-suspect-that-someone-was-in-gareth-williams-flat-the-day-he-died/">Police suspect that someone was in Gareth Williams&#8217; flat the day he died</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Last night it was reported that police suspect that either a member of MI6 or a GCHQ employee was in the flat of Gareth Williams, the GCHQ code breaker, on the day he died. It also came to light that he was probably poisoned before his body was put in a holdall by the killer.</p>
<p>DNA tests will be carried out on up to 50 of his former colleagues in an effort to discover the identity of the killer and clear up the mystery surrounding his death. A green towel found in Gareth William’s kitchen is being tested by forensic experts and it is hoped a DNA match may be found from that.</p>
<p>At the conclusion of the inquest into Gareth’s death yesterday, Coroner Dr. Fiona Wilcox said that he died either by suffocation or poisoning probably at the hands of a third party.</p>
<p>Dr. Wilcox also said that it was quite possible that a British secret agent was involved.</p>
<p>She said in her narrative verdict that she was certain that Gareth, 31, was placed into the bath, in the holdall, by a third party and that the same person probably locked the bag as well. She added that the cause of death was unnatural and probably unlawful although it might never be explained satisfactorily.</p>
<p>It was in August 2010 that the decomposing body of Gareth Williams was found in the bath in his Pimlico flat in West London. Dr. Wilcox thought it very unlikely that his death was anything to do with bondage or auto-erotic activity and that he may have been administered an unidentified poison.</p>
<p>It was Gareth’s family that initially raised the possibility of a link to the secret services at the end of March. They are not happy with MI6 for failing to raise the alarm about Gareth being missing for ten days or the way the Metropolitan Police have handled their 21-month investigation. There are still no suspects although police believe the death was suspicious.</p>
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		<title>US Marines moved from Okinawa to Guam to relieve tensions</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 28 Apr 2012 16:03:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Marines moved out of Japan]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Under the terms of a new US-Japan agreement that was announced this week about nine thousand US Marines that were stationed on Okinawa will be moved over to Gaum which is a US territory, as well as other neighbouring Asia-Pacific locations.</p>
<p>The move was decided as part of a larger arrangement that was created to help ease <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/us-marines-moved-from-okinawa-to-guam-to-relieve-tensions/">US Marines moved from Okinawa to Guam to relieve tensions</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Under the terms of a new US-Japan agreement that was announced this week about nine thousand US Marines that were stationed on Okinawa will be moved over to Gaum which is a US territory, as well as other neighbouring Asia-Pacific locations.</p>
<p>The move was decided as part of a larger arrangement that was created to help ease tensions for both countries in terms of defense alliance after the Japanese expressed discomfort with the presence of Americans on the island. It also is the result of the Obama administration’s attempts to spread out US forces in the region.</p>
<p>The new agreement was announced as part of a joint statement between Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, and various counterparts in Japan. The officials stated that as a result of an ‘uncertain security environment’ that is becoming an increasingly high concern in the Asia-Pacific area the agreement was ironed out in order to help keep US military nearby if they need to defend Japan.</p>
<p>Panetta stated that Japan is a close friend and ally and the countries look forward to working together as partners to help address security issues that may arise in the Pacific. At this time it is not clear when the Marines will leave the island of Okinawa although the statement claims that departure will occur when facilities are ready for them in alternative locations.</p>
<p>Okinawa will not be totally abandoned by the US as the agreement allows the United States to leave 10,000 Marines on the island. Japan is a crucial part of America’s strategy for keeping aggression in the general area from becoming a problem and also as a base for protecting the Korean peninsula in the case that North Korea should launch an attack in the future on South Korea.</p>
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		<title>Ex Liberian president found guilty of crimes against humanity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:01:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president, has been found guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes by a United Nations backed court which is the first time that a head of state has been found guilty for these types of crimes by an international tribunal since the Nuremberg Nazi trials.</p>
<p>Taylor is the first African leader <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/ex-liberian-president-found-guilty-of-crimes-against-humanity/">Ex Liberian president found guilty of crimes against humanity</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Charles Taylor, the former Liberian president, has been found guilty of crimes against humanity and war crimes by a United Nations backed court which is the first time that a head of state has been found guilty for these types of crimes by an international tribunal since the Nuremberg Nazi trials.</p>
<p>Taylor is the first African leader to go on trial for war crimes. Altogether, Taylor was facing 11 different counts of conscripting child soldiers, murder, rape, and sexual slavery during the overlapping wars in Sierra Leone and Liberia which resulted in the deaths of over 50,000 people.</p>
<p>In addition, the warlord was also accused of creating a campaign of terror with the Revolutionary United Front rebels in an effort to use the diamond mines in Sierra Leone for profit and to obtain weapons. The court found this past Thursday that Taylor was also responsible for abetting and aiding in the crimes and found him guilty of providing medical supplies, weapons, fuel, food, and equipment to forces that were used in Sierra Leone to commit the crimes.</p>
<p>The chamber however found that he is not guilty of planning or ordering any of the crimes; which is disappointing for the prosecution who were hoping for a heavier sentence. Taylor was calm in court appearing in a simple dark blue suit and remained subdued as the judge read out the charges, evidence, and ruling against him even though the process took over two hours.</p>
<p>Included in the list of disgusting crimes were charges of enslavement, rapes, disemboweling, beheadings, mutilations, and amputations. The judge read one instance in which a civilian was killed in public and then his body was disemboweled and spread over a checkpoint in order to make a point. Other alarming charges included public rape of women and people being burnt alive inside of their homes.</p>
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		<title>Jack Straw sued by Libyan military commander</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:01:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Alan</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[<p>A military commander from Libya has recently announced that he is going to be suing Jack Straw, the former foreign minister. He is suing him for illegally transferring the military commander to Libya where Mr Straw knew he would face years of torture. This announcement has recently come out of a lawyer who is representing the <span style="color:#777"> . . . &#8594; Read More: <a href="http://www.favourfarm.co.uk/jack-straw-sued-by-libyan-military-commander/">Jack Straw sued by Libyan military commander</a></span>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A military commander from Libya has recently announced that he is going to be suing Jack Straw, the former foreign minister. He is suing him for illegally transferring the military commander to Libya where Mr Straw knew he would face years of torture. This announcement has recently come out of a lawyer who is representing the former commander.</p>
<p>The former rebel fighter, Abdel Hakim Belhadj, help to remove Gaddafi from leadership in 2011 and says that he has evidence that Mr Straw authorised British secret agents to take him back to Libya without due legal process. This transfer, without the legal paperwork, is a process known as rendition.</p>
<p>Mr Straw has currently not commented about the legal proceedings he might be facing. Mr Belhadj was initially arrested in Malaysia eight years ago and after this he was transferred to Thailand. Here he was met by CIA agents and after taking him into custody they returned him to Libya where they were aware he would be tortured for being a rebel.</p>
<p>Mr Belhadj, since the fall of Gaddafi, has become a powerful man in the country and he&#8217;s claiming that MI6 tipped off the CIA about him when they were refuelling their plane on a British island located in the Indian Ocean, Diego Garcia. There are also other current outstanding lawsuits by Mr Belhadj against the British government, the former head of MI6 and the other intelligence services in the UK.</p>
<p>Although Mr Straw has been unavailable for comment, Tony Blair commented earlier in the month that he does not remember the Belhadj case. If Mr Belhadj is successful in suing the former head of MI6, it will set an interesting precedent as it would mean that former spy chiefs in the UK would have to consider whether there actions could be the subject of a legal hearing.</p>
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