Rogue breast cancer surgeon Ian Paterson ‘linked to 650 deaths’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 17th, 2023 in cancer, doctors, imprisonment, medical treatment, news, sentencing, wounding by sally

‘Victims of a rogue breast cancer surgeon have called for a change in the law after it was reported that he may be linked to up to 650 deaths.’

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Daily Telegraph, 16th April 2023

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The King v Arie Ali [2023] EWCA Crim 232 – Drystone Chambers

‘In this case the Court of Appeal held that the exceptional factor relating to the overcrowding conditions of the adult male prisons can properly be taken into account by a sentencing judge, particularly for short term prison sentences.’

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Drystone Chambers, 5th March 2023

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Driver caught on CCTV running over men jailed – BBC News

‘A BMW driver has been jailed for seven years after he was caught on “shocking” CCTV footage driving at a group of people in the City of London.’

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BBC News, 13th April 2023

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Wiltshire rogue traders who mocked elderly victims jailed Published 15 hours ago – BBC News

Posted April 14th, 2023 in elderly, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing, victims by sally

‘Three rogue traders who filmed themselves boasting about overcharging for poor roofing work have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 13th April 2023

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Stephen Bear 21-Month Custodial Sentence Sends a Message – Intimate Image Abuse Will Not Be Taken Lightly – Mountford Chambers

‘Following the highly publicised trial and subsequent imprisonment of Stephen Bear, Fiona Clegg looks at the current position regarding disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress and the proposals for reform.’

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Mountford Chambers, 16th March 2023

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Teenager convicted of murdering boy in car park after killer’s mother calls 999 – The Independent

Posted April 12th, 2023 in children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young persons by sally

‘A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison after “senselessly” murdering a 16-year-old boy in a Somerset town car park.’

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The Independent, 12th April 2023

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Deported man extradited over reckless HIV infection jailed – BBC News

Posted April 5th, 2023 in deportation, extradition, HIV, immigration, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who was deported for being in the UK illegally following an investigation into him infecting a woman with HIV has been jailed 14 years after the offence.’

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BBC News, 4th April 2023

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Thomas Parker murder: Man jailed for horseshoe attack – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered a fellow train passenger by hitting him on the head with a horseshoe has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 1st April 2023

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Family homes connected to man at centre of huge drugs bust seized – BBC News

‘Relatives of a man at the centre of one of the UK’s largest cocaine busts have had their homes seized by the courts.’

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BBC News, 24th March 2023

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Stephanie Jones jailed for 2 Wish Upon A Star fraud – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2023 in bereavement, charities, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A fraudster who made up a fake counsellor to con a bereavement charity has been jailed for a year.’

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BBC News, 23rd March 2023

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Driver jailed for deliberately hitting Solihull pedestrian – BBC News

‘A driver who mounted a pavement and deliberately hit a pedestrian has been jailed for 13 years.’

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BBC News, 22nd March 2023

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Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP – The Independent

‘A man has been jailed for harassing and sending racist and misogynistic messages to his MP.’

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The Independent, 22nd March 2023

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The application of sentencing principles during a period when the prison population is very high – statement from the Chairman of the Sentencing Council – Sentencing Council

Posted March 20th, 2023 in codes of practice, imprisonment, news, prisons, sentencing by sally

‘The Council is aware of concerns in relation to the current prison population in England and Wales. This raises the issue of whether the potential impact on offenders should be considered in sentencing.’

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Sentencing Council, 20th March 2023

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Assessing capacity: the principles – Local Government Lawyer

‘Alex Ruck Keene KC (Hon) reports on a capacity masterclass from MacDonald J in the Court of Protection, and highlights an updated capacity guide from 39 Essex Chambers.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 17th March 2023

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Snapchat murderer Mark Jones jailed for at least 16 years – BBC News

Posted March 20th, 2023 in imprisonment, internet, murder, news, sentencing, video recordings by sally

‘A man who stabbed his friend in the heart and posted videos of his dead body on Snapchat to humiliate him has been sentenced to at least 16 years in jail.’

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BBC News, 17th March 2023

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Whole life sentence prisoners face ban from marrying under Government plans – The Independent

‘Prisoners serving whole life sentences would be prevented from marrying under new Government plans.’

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The Independent, 18th March 2023

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Gang members who made millions illegally selling prescription medication have been sentenced – Crown Prosecution Service

‘Three gang members who made £3.7m from illegally selling controlled drugs and prescription medicines online have been sentenced.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 14th March 2023

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Grantham paedophile jailed after ‘campaign of rape’ – BBC News

Posted March 17th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A paedophile who carried out a “campaign of rape” has been jailed for 25 years for abusing children as young as seven over a 23-year period.’

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BBC News, 16th March 2023

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Tougher sentences for domestic killers – Ministry of Justice

‘Domestic abusers who kill their partners or ex-partners will receive tougher sentences under government plans published today (17 March 2023).’

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Ministry of Justice, 17th March 2023

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Eleanor Williams jailed for eight and a half years after rape and trafficking lies – The Guardian

‘A woman has been jailed for eight and a half years after being found guilty of lying about being raped and trafficked by an Asian grooming gang, and making false rape claims against a series of other men.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2023

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