Cerys Edwards death: CPS could press criminal charges against driver – The Guardian

Posted March 17th, 2016 in children, dangerous driving, news, personal injuries, prosecutions, sentencing by tracey

‘Prosecutor reviewing whether motorist should face new charges after girl dies nine years after crash left her paralysed.’

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The Guardian, 16th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Sentencing Council launches new revised definitive guideline for sentencing dangerous dog offences – Sentencing Council

Posted March 17th, 2016 in community service, dogs, fines, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The Sentencing Council has published a revised guideline for judges and magistrates on the sentencing of dangerous dog offences. The new guideline, which has been issued following a public consultation, will come into effect on 1 July 2016.’

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Sentencing Council, 17th March 2016

Source: http://sentencingcouncil.judiciary.gov.uk

Man jailed for trying to rape two-year-old girl – The Independent

Posted March 16th, 2016 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A man who tried to rape a toddler and sexually assaulted two other children has been jailed for 14 years.’

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The Independent, 16th March 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Rapist Luke Grender locked up as ‘lenient’ sentence reviewed – BBC News

‘A teenager rapist has had his suspended sentence replaced by a three-year term in a young offenders institution after the case was referred back to the Court of Appeal.’

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BBC News, 15th March 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

West Midlands gang to spend 50+ more years in jail – Attorney General’s Office

Posted March 11th, 2016 in appeals, conspiracy, firearms, press releases, sentencing by tracey

’16 Birmingham gang members who supplied guns and ammunition to criminals across the country will be spending over 50 more years in prison following a Court of Appeal decision today.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 9th March 2016

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

Carer Claire Darbyshire jailed for life for killing ill father – BBC News

Posted March 11th, 2016 in carers, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A carer found guilty of murdering her MS-suffering father has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of four years.’

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BBC News, 10th March 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Knife criminals spared jail despite ‘two strikes and you’re out’ law – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 11th, 2016 in cautions, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, statistics, suspended sentences by tracey

‘Half of criminals caught carrying a knife have been spared an immediate jail term for a repeat offence despite a new “two strikes and you’re out” rule.’

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Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Woman who bullied husband is jailed for life after murdering him – The Guardian

Posted March 10th, 2016 in bullying, domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A “bullying and violent” woman has been jailed for life for the murder of her husband two months after they got married in Las Vegas.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Gang of men sentenced for Hatton Garden raid – BBC News

Posted March 10th, 2016 in burglary, conspiracy, gangs, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘Five men have been jailed for up to seven years for the £14m Hatton Garden safety deposit box jewellery raid.’

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BBC News, 9th March 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Pair jailed for dumping body of Italian former art thief in London canal – The Guardian

‘Three men involved in dumping the body of a man in a canal and emptying his bank account have been jailed.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Why is domestic abuse still not taken seriously in UK courts? – The Guardian

Posted March 8th, 2016 in criminal justice, domestic violence, news, sentencing, victims, women by sally

‘Female victims left in fear for their lives speak out about the failure of the justice system to punish abusers with long prison sentences.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Woman jailed after explosives hoard found in house – The Guardian

Posted March 8th, 2016 in explosives, news, sentencing, women by sally

‘A woman who stored improvised hand grenades, other explosive materials and 2,000 rounds of ammunition in her house has been jailed for three years.’

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The Guardian, 7th March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Joint enterprise: First murder case defendants walk free after landmark ruling – Daily Telegraph

Posted March 8th, 2016 in appeals, codefendants, joint enterprise, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men acquitted after judge decides pair have no case to answer following ruling that courts have been wrongly interpreting law for 30 years’

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Daily Telegraph, 7th March 2016

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Adam Johnson guilty of sexual activity with a child – The Guardian

Posted March 3rd, 2016 in employment, news, pleadings, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences, sport by sally

‘The footballer Adam Johnson is facing the prospect of five years in jail after being found guilty of sexual activity with a 15-year-old schoolgirl.’

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The Guardian, 2nd March 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Rotherham pair who kicked Muslim grandfather to death while calling him a ‘groomer’ jailed for 46 years – The Independent

Posted March 1st, 2016 in homicide, murder, news, racism, sentencing by sally

‘Two men convicted of kicking a 81-year-old grandfather to death in a racially motivated and “unprovoked” attack have been jailed for 46 years.’

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The Independent, 29th February 2016

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Kent sex attacker jailed for life – The Guardian

Posted February 29th, 2016 in assault, news, robbery, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A man who carried out a catalogue of attacks on girls and women in Kent has been jailed for life.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Accrington brothers jailed over Facebook judge posts – BBC News

Posted February 29th, 2016 in drug offences, internet, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘Two drug dealing brothers taken back to court for mocking a judge when she decided not to send them to prison have now been jailed for two years.’

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BBC News, 26th February 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Army sergeant Edwin Mee jailed for rape and sex assaults – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2016 in armed forces, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘An army recruitment sergeant has been jailed for 11 and a half years for raping and assaulting female cadets at Mitcham Barracks in south London.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Braintree care home abuse: Workers jailed after TV investigation – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2016 in assault, care homes, care workers, elderly, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Three care workers have each been jailed for four months for assaulting an elderly woman in a residential home.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2016

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Heathrow 13: climate change protesters avoid jail – The Guardian

Posted February 25th, 2016 in airports, demonstrations, news, sentencing, trespass by sally

‘Six women and seven men have avoided jail for trespassing at Heathrow, following a protest against the possible expansion of the airport.’

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The Guardian, 24th February 2016

Source: www.guardian.co.uk