Anger at Lawrence killer ruling

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Many papers focus on the decision to allow the man who knifed teacher Philip Lawrence to death in 1995 to stay in the UK after completing his sentence.

"The final insult" is the Sun's description of the ruling on 26-year-old Learco Chindamo.

The Daily Telegraph quotes Mr Lawrence's widow, Frances, saying it has made her "unutterably depressed".

The Daily Mail says the "profoundly stupid" ruling can only "encourage contempt for the law".

Cancer deaths

Many papers also carry reports on the findings of researchers looking into cancer survival rates across Europe.

The Guardian says the government has been left defending its cancer strategy because the researchers say the NHS cancer plan is not working.

"UK cancer survival rates are among the worst in Europe," says the Times.

The Telegraph says the UK has similar survival rates to Poland, despite spending three times more on health per person per year.

Abortion row

There is coverage of the Bishop of East Anglia's decision to leave Amnesty International because of the group's modified stance on abortion.

Bishop Michael Evans is quoted by the Times as saying: "Among all human rights, the right to life is fundamental."

In the Independent an Amnesty spokesman says the policy is "not pro-abortion".

He says it "allows women to make a decision about their sexual health free from coercion, discrimination and violence".

Tennis retirement

A report which says the reason females prefer pink while males go for blue may be down to genes attracts coverage.

The Mail says it goes back to our forebears when men needed clear blue skies for hunting and women foraged for pink and red fruits and berries.

The Guardian considers the career of tennis player Tim Henman, whose retirement is being anticipated.

It says he should be celebrated as Britain's best male tennis player since the Second World War.