But the Police Federation, the policemen's trade union, is strongly opposed to fast-track entry which would give high-fliers on short-term contracts accelerated promotion into senior ranks without having to serve on the beat as a constable.

ECONOMIST: Jack Straw takes on the law

Despite an overhaul of the bankruptcy laws in 1998, it is still awesomely difficult to foreclose on debts: the definition of bankruptcy turns on net worth, as opposed to cash flow, and the process is slowed down by a two-track system that separates forced restructurings from forced liquidations.

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McLaren surprised everyone by running with a conventional rear wing in first practice as opposed to a shallower, lower model more suited to Monza's low-downforce track.

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In fact, the only track records these guys and gals typically have involve successfully representing industry concerns, as opposed to those of investors.

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Since he knows that the case will go to appeal, Judge Jackson has not only opposed attempts to drag things out in his court, but also suggested a procedure for getting a fast track to the Supreme Court.

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