Torquay brothers jailed for manslaughter – BBC News
‘Two brothers who attacked a man in a row over a designer bag have been jailed for manslaughter.’
BBC News, 28th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: homicide
Grenfell bereaved and survivors must wait until 2027 for suspects to face trial – The Guardian
‘The bereaved and survivors of Grenfell Tower must wait until at least 2027 – a decade after the blaze that killed 72 people – before those suspected of being responsible for the disaster could face criminal trials, it has emerged.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Kate Roughley jailed for 14 years over death of baby at Stockport nursery – The Guardian
‘A “callous” nursery worker has been jailed for 14 years for killing a nine-month-old girl who was strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.’
The Guardian, 22nd May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Woman found guilty of killing nine-month-old girl at Stockport nursery – The Guardian
‘A “callous” nursery worker is facing years in jail after being convicted of killing a nine-month-old girl who died after being strapped face down to a beanbag for more than 90 minutes.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Nurse struck off over hit-and-run death of man, 82 – BBC News
‘A nurse who killed a great-grandfather in a drink-drive hit-and-run has been struck off.’
BBC News, 17th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK to introduce new offence of causing death or injury by dangerous cycling – The Guardian
‘A new offence of causing death or serious injury by dangerous, careless or inconsiderate cycling is to be introduced.’
The Guardian, 15th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Woman who caused cyclist to fall into car’s path has manslaughter conviction quashed – The Guardian
‘A woman who shouted and waved at a cyclist, causing her to fall into the path of a moving car, has had her manslaughter conviction overturned.’
The Guardian, 8th May 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Has Fleischmann been put in its proper place? PSA v GDC & Naveed Patel [2024] EWHC 243 (Admin) – 2 Hare Court
‘It is nearly twenty years now since Alexander Fleischmann, a dentist, was struck off after the forerunner body to the PSA appealed against his suspension by a Committee of the GDC. Mr Fleischmann had been convicted in the Crown Court of quite serious charges relating to child pornography but after submissions in mitigation he had been sentenced to a three-year Community Rehabilitation Order (CRO) rather than being sent to prison as the Sentencing Guidelines would have suggested.’
2 Hare Court, 5th April 2024
Source: www.2harecourt.com
Schrodinger’s Verdict – 25 Bedford Row
‘When can a jury be agreed and, at the same time, hung? This intriguing question is posed (and answered) by R (Yusuff) [2024] EWHC 692.’
25 Bedford Row, 28th March 2024
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
Northampton teacher admits killing partner buried in garden – BBC News
‘A primary school teacher has admitted killing her partner whose tied-up body was found buried in the garden.’
BBC News, 20th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Serious care failings were a factor in son killing his father, coroner in Wales rules – The Guardian
‘A string of serious failings in the care provided for a man with schizophrenia who killed his father an hour after absconding from a psychiatric ward contributed to the death, a coroner has ruled.’
Th Guardian, 16th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Family anger at sentence on fatal crash driver, 19 – BBC News
‘A 19-year-old has been jailed for six years for killing two teens in a crash after speeding at more than twice the limit.’
BBC News, 28th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pair jailed after police chase in Norfolk maize field ends in fatality – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 12 years following a fatal crash involving a police pursuit through a maize field.’
BBC News, 26th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Watchdog calls for murder law review amid outrage over Nottingham triple killer’s manslaughter pleas – The Independent
‘A watchdog has called for a review of murder laws following an outcry from victims’ families over the decision to allow Nottingham attack killer to plead guilty to manslaughter.’
The Independent, 25th March 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sentencing Council to make changes to manslaughter guidelines and introduce new guidance for sentencing pregnant offenders – Sentencing Council
‘Changes to a number of sentencing guidelines have been published by the Sentencing Council following a consultation on miscellaneous amendments. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 April 2024, include amendments to the manslaughter guidelines made in response to recommendations in the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review and the introduction of a new, dedicated mitigating factor providing guidance for courts on sentencing pregnant offenders and new mothers.’
Sentencing Council, 18th March 2024
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Kaylea Titford had no care plan in place when she died, review finds – The Guardian
‘A 16-year-old girl with “significant and chronic disabilities” who died in squalor at her family home in rural mid-Wales did not have a care plan in place, a child practice review into her death has found.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Killed Women Count – The Guardian
‘A project highlighting the toll and tragedy of violence against women in the UK.’
The Guardian, 8th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mikey Roynon: Teens found guilty of killing 16-year-old boy – BBC News
‘Three teenagers have been found guilty of killing a 16-year-old boy with a zombie knife at a house party.’
BBC News, 7th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Unlawful Act Manslaughter or Gross Negligence Manslaughter? – St Pauls Chambers
‘On 29th November a jury sitting at Stafford Crown Court (Calver J) acquitted the defendant of unlawful act manslaughter and convicted him of gross negligence manslaughter.’
St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024
Source: www.stpaulschambers.com
An interesting sentencing exercise – St Pauls Chambers
‘On 4.2.24 CLOWES was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years for gross negligence manslaughter.’
St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024
Source: www.stpaulschambers.com
