Tony’s Law: Child abusers face tougher sentences as law changes – BBC News
‘Child abusers in England and Wales could now face life in jail as tougher sentencing powers come into force.’
BBC News, 28th June 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: causing death of children or vulnerable adults
Woman convicted of murdering baby she wanted to adopt – The Guardian
‘A former care worker who used physical force and lost her temper with a baby boy she was in the process of adopting has been found guilty of murder.’
The Guardian, 17th May 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Woman sentenced to 20 years in prison over death of asthmatic son – The Guardian
‘A heroin addict convicted of fatally neglecting her seven-year-old son, who died alone in a garden from an asthma attack, has been jailed for 20 years.’
The Guardian, 28th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Hospital failings and neglect contributed to baby’s death, coroner finds – BBC News
‘Hospital failings and “neglect” contributed to the death of a two-day-old baby, a coroner has found.’
BBC News, 23rd April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The Observer view on failures of the child protection system – The Guardian
‘Two decades after the Victoria Climbié case led to an inquiry, recent deaths show we have learned little from such tragedies.’
The Guardian, 24th April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Priory hospital neglect contributed to death of patient, jury finds – The Guardian
‘The death of a 23-year-old man who ran away from a Priory mental health hospital and was killed by a train was “contributed to by neglect” on the part of the institution, an inquest has concluded.’
The Guardian, 21st April 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Leicester parents take legal action after unborn baby dies – BBC News
‘A couple are taking legal action against a hospital trust following the death of their unborn son.’
BBC News, 7th April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Shrewsbury maternity report: Uncovering the biggest NHS maternity scandal – BBC News
‘A damning report this week revealed the catastrophic failings at an NHS trust, where at least 201 babies and nine mothers might have survived with better maternity care. Michael Buchanan has led the BBC’s investigation into the scandal and first reported concerns five years ago, but he says he’s not done in Shrewsbury yet.’
BBC News, 2nd April 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dominic Raab to appeal after Tracey Connelly, mother of Baby P, granted parole – Daily Telegraph
‘Justice Secretary to ask Parole Board to reconsider decision to free 40-year-old, jailed for ‘causing or allowing’ death of her son.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th March 2022
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Shropshire baby deaths: The harrowing stories that informed the inquiry – The Independent
‘Investigator Donna Ockenden’s team has recorded the harrowing stories of children and mothers dying at the hands of the Shrewsbury and Telford Hospital NHS Trust.’
The Independent, 30th March 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mother of murdered toddler Star Hobson has sentence increased – The Guardian
‘The mother of Star Hobson has had her prison sentence for her role in the toddler’s death increased by four years.’
The Guardian, 15th March 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Star Hobson’s mother Frankie Smith to have sentence for toddler’s death reviewed – The Independent
‘The mother of Star Hobson could have her eight-year jail term for causing or allowing the toddler’s death increased by Court of Appeal judges.’
The Independent, 15th March 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Supreme Court to hear appeal over ruling by coroner that Article 2 ECHR not engaged where vulnerable woman died – Local Government Lawyer
‘The Supreme Court has granted permission to appeal over a coroner’s ruling that Article 2 of the European Convention on Human Rights (Right to life) was not engaged in a case where a vulnerable, 52-year-old woman with Down’s syndrome and learning disabilities died.’
Local Government Lawyer, 1st March 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Radcliffe death: Driver who left girl, 11, dying in road is jailed – BBC News
‘A “reckless” driver who left an 11-year-old girl lying fatally injured in the road has been jailed.’
BBC News, 17th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jimmy Prout murder: Brother welcomes review news – BBC News
‘A review into the brutal death of a vulnerable man who was tortured and murdered six years ago is due to be finished within weeks, a council said.’
BBC News, 14th February 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Couple jailed for killing nine-day-old baby who ‘had life shaken out of her’ – The Independent
‘A mother and father who caused the death of their nine-day-old baby have been jailed for a total of 18 years.’
The Independent, 16th January 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Star Hobson killing: mother’s sentence referred to court of appeal – The Guardian
‘The eight-year jail sentence handed to Frankie Smith for causing or allowing the death of her toddler daughter, Star Hobson, has been referred to the court of appeal.’
The Guardian, 12th January 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
Star Hobson verdict: mother’s girlfriend found guilty of murdering toddler – The Guardian
‘A “cunning and clever” woman has been found guilty of murdering her girlfriend’s toddler daughter after being caught on CCTV “terrorising” the child when she was left to babysit.’
The Guardian, 14th December 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Stillborn baby’s parents receive £2.8m from Nottingham hospital trust – BBC News
‘A couple whose child died in the womb after mistakes by maternity staff have received a £2.8m settlement.’
BBC News, 6th December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Arthur Labinjo-Hughes: Dad and partner guilty of killing six-year-old – BBC News
‘A father and his partner have been found guilty of the killing of six-year-old Arthur Labinjo-Hughes.’
BBC News, 2nd December 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
