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13/01/2010

Original stories from across the UK, news, sport, and exclusive interviews.

If you weren't born in the UK, but you commit a serious crime here, should you be allowed to stay? Victoria speaks to a convicted drug smuggler who the British government tried to deport but has now been told he can stay in the UK.

David Nutt's replacement, Professor Les Iverson, on taking over as chairman of the government's drugs advisory panel.

Plus Douglas Alexander, the International Development Secretary, on what the UK are doing to help those affected by the Haiti earthquake.

2 hours

Last on

Wed 13 Jan 2010 10:00

Chapters

  • A Leeds drug smuggler escapes deportation

    Abdul Waheed Khan, a Pakistan national living in the UK, has had his deportation for smuggling heroin overturned. Victoria speaks to Abdul, Eric Metcalfe from Justice, and 5 live callers.

    Duration: 25:32

  • Is Google doing the right thing in China?

    The Guardian's Kevin Anderson, Duncan Clark, an analyst at Beijing-based high-tech consultancy, Steve Ballinger from Amnesty and a 5 live caller discuss Google's decision to remove censorship.

    Duration: 11:46

  • Douglas Alexander on aid for Haiti

    The International Development Secretary on the 7.0 magnitude quake, its fallout and how Britain can help.

    Duration: 02:42

Broadcast

  • Wed 13 Jan 2010 10:00