Rights set in steel

termination that her death by such a hideous act has no place in a democratic civilised society,’’ he wrote this week in response to a letter from Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle.

‘‘I ask on behalf of the citizens of Drogheda and Ireland that you continue to support all those who both mourn the loss of Jill and seek justice for her.’’

Ms Meagher, an ABC radio employee, was killed in the early hours of September 22 during a short walk home after drinks with friends.

Adrian Ernest Bayley, 41, of Coburg, has been charged with rape and murder and is due to appear at a committal mention early next year. A US federal judge yesterday ruled the heirs of one of Superman’s creators had no right to reclaim copyrights to the Man of Steel.

Heirs of Superman a r t i s t Joe Shuster sought to reclaim the copyrights, but the judge ruled they relinquished them more than 20 years ago in favour of annual payments from DC Comics.

The ruling in Los Angeles means that DC Comics and its owner, Warner Bros, retain all rights to use the character in books, films, TV and other media.