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June 08, 2025
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⚖️ This Day in Law History
8 June 1949 — George Orwell’s 1948 is published, giving a warning against totalitarianism and introduced such concepts as Big Brother and the Thought Police.
9 June 1975 — The first live transmission from the HoC was broadcast by BBC Radio.
10 June 1692 — The first witch, Bridget Bishop, became the first person to be hanged during the Salem with trials.
11 June 1509 — in a private ceremony in Greenwich, 18year old King Henry VIII married his former sister-in-law and first wife, Catherine de Aragon.
12 June 1989 —Members of Parliament voted to allow television cameras to broadcast proceedings in the House of Commons. See 9 June.
13 June 2012 — A man received a warning after calling 999 to complain about a prostitute's appearance. According to a police spokesperson, "The caller alleged that the woman had misrepresented her looks, prompting him to report her for violating the Sale of Goods Act." The Sale of Goods Act 1979 grants consumers legal rights, requiring that sold goods must be of satisfactory quality, fit for their intended purpose, and accurately described by the seller.
14 June 2017 — A fire broke out at Grenfell Tower, resulting in 72 deaths. It is alleged that justice was obstructed because the LASPO 2012 excluded legal aid for housing issues.
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