UK ringleaders jailed over scam providing fake passports for criminals – The Guardian

‘The ringleaders of a gang that specialised in supplying fake passports to high-level criminals allowing them to evade arrest and identification have been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 16th May 2023

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Pair jailed for 3D-printed sub-machine gun plot – BBC News

Posted May 17th, 2023 in firearms, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men have been jailed for making sub-machine guns using a 3D printer.’

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BBC News, 16th May 2023

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Company directors jailed after wall collapse killed five workers in Birmingham – The Guardian

Posted May 16th, 2023 in company directors, fines, health & safety, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two company directors have been jailed for nine months after five workers died when a wall collapsed at a scrap metal recycling plant in Birmingham.’

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The Guardian, 15th May 2023

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Serial rapist Andrew Barlow recalled to prison weeks after release – BBC News

Posted May 15th, 2023 in imprisonment, news, parole, prisons, rape, sexual offences by sally

‘A man who was jailed for 13 rapes has been recalled to prison just weeks after being released.’

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BBC News, 13th May 2023

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Driver who smuggled children bolted inside hidden van hatch jailed – Home Office

‘A man who smuggled migrants in a “coffin-like” hide inside the roof of a van has been sentenced to 3 years in prison.’

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Home Office, 11th May 2023

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Far-right extremist sentenced after attempting to make explosives – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A far-right extremist, who downloaded manuals on how to make guns and explosives, has been sentenced after he was found guilty of terrorism offences.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 11th May 2023

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Murderer wins High Court case over transfer to open prison conditions – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in appeals, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, parole, prisons, sentencing by sally

‘A former soldier who murdered a mother-of-three and dismembered her body has won a High Court challenge over his transfer to open prison conditions.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

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Convicted killer Alun Kyte gets third life sentence for historical sex offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A killer who murdered two women in the 1990s has been given a third life sentence for raping and sexually abusing a boy.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Man who praised Samuel Paty murder jailed for terrorism offences – BBC News

Posted May 12th, 2023 in imprisonment, internet, murder, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A man who used social media to encourage terrorism and posted an image of a victim’s severed head has been jailed for five-and-a-half years.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Man jailed after leading police on 145mph North Yorkshire chase – The Independent

Posted May 12th, 2023 in dangerous driving, imprisonment, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A disqualified motorist who left court after being banned and then led police on a 145mph chase has been jailed for dangerous driving.’

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The Independent, 11th May 2023

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MOD will not change ceremonial dagger gifting rule after murders – BBC News

‘The Ministry of Defence will not change its rules allowing those leaving the military to be gifted knives. It comes after veteran Collin Reeves murdered his neighbours Stephen and Jennifer Chapple using a dagger.’

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BBC News, 11th May 2023

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Sheffield man beat neighbour to death with bag of Pokemon cards – BBC News

Posted May 10th, 2023 in drug abuse, imprisonment, mental health, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who bludgeoned his neighbour to death with a bag full of Pokemon cards because he was angry about being insulted has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 9th May 2023

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Metal detectorists jailed for conspiring to sell rare Anglo-Saxon coins – The Guardian

Posted May 5th, 2023 in imprisonment, news, sentencing, treasure by sally

‘Two metal detector enthusiasts who conspired to illegally sell a cache of Anglo Saxon coins which help change our understanding of Alfred the Great have been jailed for more than five years.’

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BBC News, 4th May 2023

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Dad who violently shook seven-week-old son jailed – BBC News

‘A man who shook his seven-week-old son so violently that he was left brain damaged has been jailed for 10 years and nine months.’

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BBC News, 4th May 2023

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Prisoner is suicide risk after more than two years in solitary, high court hears – The Guardian

‘A prisoner’s detention in solitary confinement in England for more than two years has been “wholly unnecessary” and has made him suicidal, the high court has heard.’

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The Guardian, 25th April 2023

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Lola James: NSPCC demands systemic change after girl’s murder – BBC News

‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’

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BBC News, 26th April 2023

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Bristol: Man jailed for causing bus to crash into Bishopsworth house – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in criminal damage, dangerous driving, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A driver who caused a collision that saw a double-decker bus hit a house has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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Farmer jailed for ‘ecological vandalism’ of River Lugg in Herefordshire – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in environmental protection, imprisonment, news, pollution, sentencing, water by sally

‘A farmer who hired diggers and bulldozers to illegally rip up trees along the banks of a river has been jailed for 12 months.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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One jailed and three others fined over Insulate Britain roadblock protest – The Guardian

‘One protester has been jailed for five weeks and three others given fines and community service for their part in a protest to demand government action on insulation.’

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The Guardian, 20th April 2023

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Teenager sentenced for throwing fireworks at police at Merseyside asylum protest – The Guardian

‘A teenager who threw lit fireworks at police officers during a “shameful” protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers has been sentenced to three years’ detention.’

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The Guardian, 18th April 2023

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