Laughing gas crash driver who killed his friends jailed for nine years – The Guardian

‘A teenager has been jailed for more than nine years for causing the death of three of his friends by dangerous driving after inhaling nitrous oxide.’

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The Guardian, 18th December 2024

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Father who killed newborn son gets hospital order – BBC News

Posted December 17th, 2024 in children, families, homicide, hospital orders, mental health, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who killed his three-week-old baby while suffering from the onset of a severe psychotic illness has been given a hospital order.’

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BBC News, 16th December 2024

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Bus driver who was reading piece of paper before hitting pedestrian jailed – The Independent

‘A bus driver who was reading a piece of paper behind the wheel has been jailed for two years after hitting a woman crossing the road, police have said.’

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The Independent, 13th December 2024

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Parents who caused death of buried boy jailed – BBC News

‘A couple whose severely malnourished son’s body was found buried in the garden of their former home have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 12th December 2024

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Pilot of Channel inflatable loses bid to appeal against manslaughter verdict – The Guardian

‘A man convicted of manslaughter after four people died as he steered a boat across the Channel has lost his attempt to challenge his convictions and sentence.’

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The Guardian, 11th December 2024

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Law Commission to review law and sentencing in homicide – Law Commission

Posted December 10th, 2024 in homicide, Law Commission, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The Law Commission has agreed to take on a project reviewing the law on homicide and the sentencing framework for murder. The review follows a request from the Lord Chancellor and recognises the vital importance of making sure that the gravest offences recognised by the criminal law in England and Wales work effectively in the 21st century.’

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Law Commission, 6th December 2024

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Mental health trust could lose its licence – BBC News

Posted December 10th, 2024 in homicide, hospital orders, hospitals, licensing, mental health, news, reports by tracey

‘NHS England says the mental health trust that treated the killer who carried out the Nottingham attacks must attend monthly progress meetings to discuss improvements or face losing its licence.’

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BBC News, 10th December 2024

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‘Slapping therapy’ healer jailed for gross negligence manslaughter of woman – The Guardian

Posted December 6th, 2024 in homicide, medicines, negligence, news, sentencing by michael

‘An alternative healer who promoted a “slapping therapy” taken up by millions of people across the world has been jailed for the gross negligence manslaughter of a British woman who died at one of his workshops in Wiltshire.’

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The Guardian, 6th December 2024

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Predator in ‘UK’s largest catfishing case’ drove 12-year-old girl to suicide – The Independent

‘A serial catfish abuser from Northern Ireland who caused one of his victims in the US to take her own life has been jailed for life with a minimum of 20 years.’

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The Independent, 26th October 2024

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Failings before woman killed in home by student – BBC News

‘A safeguarding review concluded that opportunities had been missed and made a number of recommendations, while Cwm Taf Morgannwg health board apologised and accepted the recommendations.’

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BBC News, 7th October 2024

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The missed chances that led to four small boys dying in a Sutton house fire – The Guardian

‘Deveca Rose’s two sets of twins were seen as well brought up yet their mother, who has been convicted of manslaughter, struggled with her mental health.’

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The Guardian, 3rd October 2024

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Woman found guilty over deaths of four home-alone sons in fire – The Guardian

‘A woman has been found guilty over the deaths of her four young sons in a fire at their home in London after she left them alone to go shopping.’

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The Guardian. 3rd October 2024

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Family’s anger as killer bids for open prison – BBC News

Posted September 9th, 2024 in bereavement, families, homicide, imprisonment, mental health, news, parole by tracey

‘The family of a Leeds woman who was beaten to death by a man with a psychotic illness have said they are angry at the possibility he could be moved to an open prison.’

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BBC News, 9th September 2024

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Justice for Grenfell deaths may not come this decade, warns former chief prosecutor – The Guardian

‘Justice for those responsible for the 72 deaths in the Grenfell Tower fire may not come until the end of this decade, a former chief prosecutor has warned, as survivors voiced growing fury over building firms’ “arrogant” refusal to admit wrongdoing.’

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The Guardian, 5th September 2024

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Man jailed for running over pedestrian at 90mph – BBC News

Posted September 3rd, 2024 in dangerous driving, homicide, news, sentencing, Wales by tracey

‘A driver who hit and killed a pedestrian while travelling at nearly 90mph has been jailed for five years.’

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BBC News, 2nd September 2024

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Key questions that remain about Nottingham killer’s care – BBC News

Posted August 15th, 2024 in community care, homicide, medical treatment, mental health, news by sally

‘The critical report into the mental healthcare given to Valdo Calocane – a paranoid schizophrenic who fatally stabbed three people in Nottingham last year – is damning.’

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BBC News, 14th August 2024

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Nottingham attacks: series of errors led to Valdo Calocane being discharged, review finds – The Guardian

Posted August 13th, 2024 in homicide, hospital orders, mental health, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A “series of errors and misjudgments” in Valdo Calocane’s mental health care led to him being discharged, despite repeatedly not taking medication and showing signs of aggression, months before he killed three people in Nottingham, a report says.’

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The Guardian, 13th August 2024

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Doctor warned Valdo Calocane could kill, three years before Nottingham stabbings – The Guardian

‘Family share medical records of Calocane’s mental illness with BBC that they say show missed opportunities to prevent attacks.’

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The Guardian, 12th August 2024

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Slapping therapist guilty of manslaughter – BBC News

Posted July 29th, 2024 in homicide, juries, medical treatment, medicines, news by sally

‘An alternative healer has been found guilty of gross negligence manslaughter following the death of a woman at one of his workshops.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2024

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Drunk driver guilty of killing pedestrian – BBC News

Posted July 29th, 2024 in drunk in charge, homicide, news by sally

‘A drunk driver who knocked down a pedestrian in north London while speeding on the wrong side of the road has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving.’

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BBC News, 26th July 2024

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