Stephen Lawrence killer admits role in attack – Parole Board – BBC News

Posted March 21st, 2025 in gangs, joint enterprise, murder, news, parole, racism, young offenders, young persons by Lily

‘David Norris was jailed for life in 2012 after he had denied being part of the racist attack on 18-year-old Stephen, who was stabbed to death by a gang of young white men in Eltham, south London.’

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BBC News, 21st March 2025

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‘Irrational’ decision to release man convicted of ‘Essex Boys’ murders blocked by justice secretary – The Independent

Posted March 12th, 2025 in conspiracy, drug trafficking, gangs, murder, news, parole by Lily

‘The release of a killer convicted of carrying out the Essex Boys gangland murders is being blocked by Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood.’

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The Independent, 12th March 2025

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High Court rejects application by teenage boy to return to UK from boarding school in Ghana – Local Government Lawyer

Posted March 4th, 2025 in children, consent, education, families, gangs, Ghana, news, parental responsibility by tracey

‘A High Court judge has rejected an application brought by a 14-year-old boy to make himself a ward of the High Court and for an order that he be returned to the jurisdiction of England and Wales from the Republic of Ghana, where he has been living as a boarding school pupil and with extended family.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 3rd March 2025

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Son loses case against parents over move to Africa – BBC News

Posted February 28th, 2025 in children, consent, education, families, gangs, Ghana, news, parental responsibility by Lily

‘A 14-year-old boy has lost a court case he brought against his own parents after they moved him from London to Ghana to go to boarding school.’

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BBC News, 27th February 2025

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Child exploitation and ‘cuckooing’ to be made criminal offences – The Independent

Posted February 24th, 2025 in children, drug trafficking, gangs, news, young persons by tracey

‘Criminals who groom children into county lines drug dealing could be jailed for up to 10 years in new legislation set to be introduced next week.’

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The Independent, 22nd February 2025

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Small boat smuggler who fled to Spain jailed – BBC News

‘A man who fled to Spain to avoid trial for smuggling people in small boats to the UK has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 18th February 2025

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Drugs gang jailed after machete attack on rivals – BBC News

Posted February 4th, 2025 in affray, attempted murder, gangs, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, wounding by tracey

‘Four men have been jailed after they attacked a rival drugs gang with swords, machetes and knives, before pushing them out of a first floor window and continuing the attack on the ground.’

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BBC News, 3rd February 2025

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Brothers who led county lines drug gang jailed – BBC News

Posted February 3rd, 2025 in drug offences, drug trafficking, gangs, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Brothers who lead an organised crime group known as the Scouse Dave Line have been jailed for a combined total of more than 30 years.’

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BBC News, 31st January 2025

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Counter terror-style powers to strengthen ability to smash smuggling gangs – Home Office

‘New counter terror-style powers to identify, disrupt and smash people smuggling gangs will be introduced as part of landmark legislation to protect our borders.’

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Home Office, 30th January 2025

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Next steps to tackle child sexual exploitation – Home Office

‘Home Secretary Yvette Cooper gave an update on the actions the government will take to protect young people from sexual abuse and grooming gangs.’

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Home Office, 16th January 2025

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Does UK need another national inquiry into rape and sexual abuse gangs? – The Guardian

Posted January 9th, 2025 in child abuse, gangs, inquiries, news, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘The Elon Musk-instigated argument over whether the UK needs another national inquiry into rape and sexual abuse gangs reached the Commons on Wednesday, with the Conservatives pushing an amendment that would set up such a process, while at the same time torpedoing a wider government bill on schools and child welfare.’

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The Guardian, 8th January 2025

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Child sexual abuse inquiry chair urges government to act – BBC News

‘Prof Alexis Jay, the former chair of a national inquiry into child sexual abuse, has called for the “full implementation” of reforms set out in her 2022 report, which warned of “endemic” abuse across society in England and Wales.’

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BBC News, 6th January 2025

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Russian criminals helped UK drug gangs launder lockdown cash – BBC News

‘A multi-billion-dollar money laundering operation that formed when UK gangs were struggling to offload cash during lockdown has been uncovered by the National Crime Agency.’

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BBC News, 4th December 2024

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Gang jailed over £200m of cocaine in banana boxes – BBC News

‘A gang has been jailed after trying to smuggle cocaine with a street value of about £200m in a cargo of bananas from Colombia.’

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BBC News, 3rd December 2024

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Teenager found guilty of murder after Hackney woman was shot through her front door – The Guardian

‘A teenager has been found guilty of murdering a mother who was shot in the head through her front door as she tried to shield her two children from a gang feud.’

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The Guardian, 30th October 2024

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Killer who fled to Pakistan after shooting jailed – BBC News

Posted October 25th, 2024 in bail, extradition, gangs, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A gang member who escaped to Pakistan has been jailed nine years after fatally shooting a man seven times.’

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BBC News, 24th October 2024

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Crime boss jailed over gun cache plot from prison – BBC News

‘A senior figure in the Kinahan organised crime group has been jailed for six years after he orchestrated a gun cache plot from prison.’

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BBC News, 22nd October 2024

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Organised crime group sentenced after drugs bust – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2024 in conspiracy, drug offences, drug trafficking, gangs, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘An organised crime group that flooded a town with drugs worth more than £400,000 have been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 14th September 2024

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Chinese gang jailed for operating £55m money-laundering ring – The Guardian

Posted August 28th, 2024 in China, gangs, imprisonment, money laundering, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Seven people have been jailed for operating an undercover £55m money-laundering ring aimed at international university students seeking to bypass limits on the amount of cash that can be taken out of China.’

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The Guardian, 27th August 2024

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Mother and son call for review of ‘harsh’ UK witness protection programme – The Guardian

‘A mother and son whose lives have been completely reshaped by living under witness protection have called for a wholesale review of the system, warning that instead of keeping people safe it can be “hostile” to innocents.’

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The Guardian, 27th August 2024

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