Mairead Philpott to appeal against 17-year jail sentence – The Guardian

Posted May 20th, 2013 in appeals, arson, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A mother jailed for 17 years for killing her six children in a house fire is to appeal against the length of her sentence, her lawyers have said.”

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The Guardian, 19th May 2013

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Oxfordshire beheading: Jonathan Limani’s appeal rejected – BBC News

“A man who beheaded a restaurant manager will not have his 19-year sentence reduced by the Court of Appeal.”

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BBC News, 17th May 2013

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‘I think I’ve killed Colin – he was getting on my nerves’: Gran who smothered terminally ill former partner escapes jail term – The Indpendent

Posted May 17th, 2013 in carers, homicide, news, suspended sentences by sally

A grandmother has been given a suspended sentence for killing her terminally ill former partner.

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The Independent, 17th May 2013

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100 witnesses to be called for inquest into death of Jimmy Mubenga, who struggled with guards as he was being deported – The Independent

“Inquiry expected to look at the restraint techniques authorised by G4S as well as the UK Border Agency.”

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The Independent, 14th May 2013

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Derbyshire father Nathan Pick jailed for seven years for killing baby son – The Guardian

“A father has been jailed for seven years after admitting killing his disabled seven-month-old son. Nathan Pick, 38, lashed out at the baby, James-Lee, because he could not get him to stop screaming.”

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The Guardian, 10th May 2013

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Grieving drivers who kill loved ones could escape prosecution – Daily Telegraph

“Dangerous drivers who kill a loved one could for the first time avoid prosecution because of their emotional trauma, the country’s top prosecutor said today.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th May 2013

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DJ cleared of manslaughter of man who had penis drawn on face – The Guardian

Posted April 30th, 2013 in assault, homicide, news, self-defence by sally

“A DJ has been cleared of the manslaughter of a man who died after waking up at a party and finding a penis drawn on his face.”

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The Guardian, 29th April 2013

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Ali Jawaid: Three jailed for killing mobile phone businessman – BBC News

Posted April 11th, 2013 in homicide, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“Three men have been jailed for killing a mobile phone businessman in an attack in Coventry in November 2011.”

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BBC News, 10th April 2013

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Philpott – why wasn’t it murder and when will he be free? – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted April 9th, 2013 in arson, bad character, duress, evidence, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“1.3 million people tuned into Channel 5 when the schedule was changed at 9pm on 3 April 2013 to show a documentary examining the high-profile Philpott story, featuring new material about the tragic event and subsequent trial.”

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 8th April 2013

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Islington carer guilty of ex-partner’s manslaughter – BBC News

Posted April 9th, 2013 in carers, disabled persons, domestic violence, homicide, news by sally

“A 69-year-old woman has been found guilty of killing her former partner who was terminally ill.”

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BBC News, 8th April 2013

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Cherelle McKenzie-Jackson, 14, jailed for role in ‘disrespect’ killing – The Guardian

Posted April 8th, 2013 in homicide, news, sentencing, weapons, young offenders by sally

“A 14-year-old girl who persuaded her boyfriend to stab a boy who she felt had treated her disrespectfully has been sentenced to eight years detention for manslaughter.”

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The Guardian, 5th April 2013

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Regina v Dawes; Regina v Hatter; Regina v Bowyer – WLR Daily

Posted April 5th, 2013 in appeals, defences, homicide, law reports by sally

Regina v Dawes; Regina v Hatter; Regina v Bowyer [2013] EWCA Crim 322; [2013] WLR (D) 130

“For the purposes of the defence of loss of self-control, on a charge of murder, the questions whether the circumstances were extremely grave and whether the defendant’s sense of being seriously wronged by them was justifiable required objective assessment by the judge at the end of the evidence and, if the defence was left, by the jury considering their verdict. They were not to be decided by the defendant on the basis of any assertions he might make in evidence or any account he might give in the investigative process.”

WLR Daily, 26th March 2013

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Breaking: Mick Philpott jailed for life over house fire that killed six of his children – The Independent

Posted April 4th, 2013 in arson, conspiracy, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“Mick Philpott was today jailed for life with a minimum term of 15 years after being found guilty of killing six of his children in a house fire.”

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The Independent, 4th April 2013

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Mick Philpott was loving father, lawyer tells court in mitigation – The Guardian

Posted April 3rd, 2013 in arson, conspiracy, families, homicide, news by sally

“The sentencing of Mick and Mairead Philpott, who killed their six children in a house fire, has been adjourned until Thursday.”

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The Guardian, 3rd April 2013

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Mick and Mairead Philpott convicted of manslaughter over Derby house fire – The Guardian

Posted April 3rd, 2013 in arson, conspiracy, families, homicide, news by sally

“The parents accused of killing six children in a house fire have been convicted of their manslaughter.”

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The Guardian, 2nd April 2013

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Dog control powers axed despite fatal attack on teen – The Independent

Posted April 2nd, 2013 in dogs, homicide, news by sally

Plans to merge dog orders with antisocial behaviour powers fail to tackle irresponsible breeders

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The Independent, 31st March 2013

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Rochdale nightclub death: Twelve jailed over John Lee Barrett killing – BBC News

Posted March 27th, 2013 in homicide, news, sentencing, violent disorder, wounding by sally

“Twelve men have been jailed over the death of a man at a Rochdale nightclub in the early hours of Christmas Day in 2011.”

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BBC News, 26th March 2013

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IPCC report on Mark Duggan shooting to be completed next month – The Guardian

Posted March 26th, 2013 in complaints, delay, firearms, homicide, news, police, reports, Russia by sally

“The report into the police shooting of Mark Duggan will finally be completed next month, over a year later than it was first promised, the police watchdog has announced.”

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The Guardian, 25th March 2013

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TV death baby Kian McMillan: Fugitive father jailed – BBC News

Posted March 8th, 2013 in child neglect, fraud, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who admitted neglecting his four-month-old son who died when the boy’s
mother knocked a television onto him, has been jailed for 46 months.”

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BBC News, 7th March 2013

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Manchester City youth team player jailed over fatal car crash – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 1st, 2013 in careless driving, homicide, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A promising Manchester City youth team player has been jailed for 16 months for
killing a brother and sister by smashing into their car while speeding in a
high-powered Mercedes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 1st March 2013

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