Man jailed for 12 years for shaking his partner’s baby to death – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed for 12 years for shaking his partner’s baby to death.’
The Guardian, 14th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Category: sentencing
London man Jabed Hussain convicted of terror offences after trying to join Isis in Syria – The Independent
‘A man who attempted to join Isis in Syria has been convicted of terrorism. At the Old Bailey on Thursday, Jabed Hussain, from Acton in London, pleaded guilty to two counts of preparing terrorist acts after being caught on the Turkish border.’
The Independent, 11th November 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Spalding murders: Youngest couple convicted of murder sentenced to minimum of 20 years each – The Independent
‘A 15-year-old boy and girl have been sentenced to a minimum of 20 years for the murders of a mother and daughter, who were smothered and stabbed in the throat as they slept in their beds.’
The Independent, 10th November 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Minor neighbour dispute sees sex offender caught for his crimes 15 years later – Daily Telegraph
‘A would-be rapist who attacked two women on the streets 15 years ago has been jailed for 12 years after being caught following a dispute with his neighbour.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Women in prison: is the justice system fit for purpose? Notes from the panel discussion – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘In 2014 a Halsbury Law Exchange panel debated “Women in prison: is the penal system fit for purpose” – the answer to which was a resounding no. Despite panellist (the then MP) Simon Hughes committing to effect change as a result of that discussion the law still hasn’t made the headway hoped for in this area.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 10th November 2016
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
MP calls for tougher animal cruelty sentences amid link to domestic abuse – The Guardian
‘A Labour MP is pressing the government to increase the penalties for animal cruelty offences, noting that research shows people who harm animals are more likely to go on to commit crimes such as domestic abuse.’
The Guardian, 8th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for harassing Adam Johnson’s victim on Facebook – The Guardian
‘The former partner of Adam Johnson’s sister has been jailed for 16 weeks for harassing the ex-England footballer’s child sex victim in a series of Facebook posts. A judge found that Steven Knox, 30, from Sunderland, caused the 15-year-old alarm or distress by posting photos of her online and urging others to share them after Johnson was convicted of sexual activity with her.’
The Guardian, 8th November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Thief has sentencing pushed back so he can celebrate 25th birthday – Daily Telegraph
‘thief who faces jail for driving a stolen motorbike into a policeman has had his sentencing date pushed back by a judge so he can celebrate his 25th birthday.’
Daily Telegraph, 8th November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Steak knife murder: Emma-Jayne Magson jailed for life – BBC News
‘A woman who stabbed her boyfriend in the chest with a steak knife has been jailed for life for his murder.’
BBC News, 7th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cancer lie military clerk Simon Buckden jailed – BBC News
‘A former military clerk who lied about having cancer to swindle victims out of money and services worth more than £7,500 has been jailed for 16 months.’
BBC News, 7th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rotherham child abuse: Eight jailed for rape and sexual abuse of three girls – BBC News
‘Eight men who sexually abused three teenage girls in Rotherham between 1999 and 2003 have been jailed.’
BBC News, 4th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gordon Anglesea: Paedophile ex-police boss gets 12 years – BBC News
‘A former North Wales Police superintendent has been jailed for 12 years for historical child sex abuse.’
BBC News, 4th November 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Daniel Sanzone jailed for life for the murder of his 6-week-old son – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A 23-year-old father has today been sentenced to life imprisonment, to serve a minimum of 15 years, after he was found guilty of the murder of his six-week-old son.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 3rd November 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Man convicted of aiding illegal entry into the UK – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A 31-year-old man has been jailed for six months after he pleaded guilty to arranging the illegal entry into the United Kingdom of two Iraqi nationals from France.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 2nd November 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Somali gang jailed for the systematic rape and abuse of vulnerable schoolgirls in Bristol – Daily Telegraph
‘A gang of Somali refugees have been jailed for their part in the systematic rape and abuse of teenage girls who were failed by police and told their “lifestyle choices” were to blame for their ordeal.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Five Czechs jailed for trafficking vulnerable men into UK – The Guardian
‘Five members of a Czech family have been jailed for after being convicted of trafficking vulnerable men into Britain and forcing them to do hard, humiliating work.’
The Guardian, 31st October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lorry driver jailed over four-death A34 crash – BBC News
‘A lorry driver who hit and killed a mother and her three children while using his phone behind the wheel has been jailed for 10 years.’
BBC News, 31st October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Attorney general quizzed on unduly lenient sentences – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The attorney general has reaffirmed the government’s plans to extend the scheme for reviewing ‘unduly lenient’ sentences, with stalking one of the crimes that could be considered in any extension.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 28th October 2016
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Couple jailed for laundering £50m – The Guardian
‘A couple who ran a diamond trading business have been jailed for laundering about £50m for organised crime gangs in less than two years.’
The Guardian, 28th October 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Bournemouth man who punched and killed girlfriend jailed – BBC News
‘A man who punched and killed his girlfriend just days after he was overheard saying he would kill her has been jailed.’
BBC News, 25th October 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
