Eight men sentenced over Knowsley Suites Hotel disorder – BBC News
‘Eight men have been sentenced over their involvement in violent disorder after trouble flared at a hotel housing asylum seekers.’
BBC News, 18th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Man jailed for ramming motorcyclist off Milton Keynes bridge in ‘extreme’ road rage – The Guardian
‘A man has been jailed for ramming a motorcyclist off a Buckinghamshire bridge in what police described as an act of “extreme” road rage.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Mum and daughter jailed for funding the Islamic State group – BBC News
‘A mother and daughter have been jailed for funding terrorism in Syria.’
BBC News, 18th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Student who idolised Unabomber wrote terror guide for ‘misfits and nobodies’ – The Independent
‘A college student who wrote a “how-to” terror guide on weapons and bombs dedicated to “misfits” and “social nobodies” has been jailed for 13 years.’
The Independent, 18th March 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Two jailed for trying to smuggle migrants out of UK – BBC News
‘Two men have been jailed for a total of 12 years for trying to smuggle migrants out of the UK in a refrigerated lorry.’
BBC News, 15th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman whose baby was stillborn in HMP Styal praises sentencing changes – The Guardian
‘A former prisoner who gave birth to a stillborn baby in a jail toilet has welcomed changes that campaigners hope will reduce the number of pregnant women locked up, as a “legacy” for the daughter she lost.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sentencing Council to make changes to manslaughter guidelines and introduce new guidance for sentencing pregnant offenders – Sentencing Council
‘Changes to a number of sentencing guidelines have been published by the Sentencing Council following a consultation on miscellaneous amendments. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 April 2024, include amendments to the manslaughter guidelines made in response to recommendations in the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review and the introduction of a new, dedicated mitigating factor providing guidance for courts on sentencing pregnant offenders and new mothers.’
Sentencing Council, 18th March 2024
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Kaylea Titford had no care plan in place when she died, review finds – The Guardian
‘A 16-year-old girl with “significant and chronic disabilities” who died in squalor at her family home in rural mid-Wales did not have a care plan in place, a child practice review into her death has found.’
The Guardian, 14th March 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Solicitor jailed after falling for scam loses appeal against sentence – Legal Futures
‘The former senior partner of a Norfolk law firm, jailed for four years last September for fraud, has failed in his appeal against sentence.’
Legal Futures, 13th March 2024
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Harlow man jailed for murdering friend and cutting up body – BBC News
‘A man who murdered his friend and cut up his body with power tools has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years.’
BBC News, 12th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Sadistic’ man who filmed his dogs killing wild animals jailed – BBC News
A “sadistic” man who filmed the brutal torture, mutilation and killing of dozens of wild animals has been jailed.
BBC News, 7th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
An interesting sentencing exercise – St Pauls Chambers
‘On 4.2.24 CLOWES was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years for gross negligence manslaughter.’
St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024
Source: www.stpaulschambers.com
Man who called Tory MP Mike Freer’s office saying ‘I’m coming for you’ is sentenced – The Independent
‘A 46-year-old man who called the office of Tory MP Mike Freer and said “I’m coming for you” has been given a community order.’
The Independent, 6th March 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Far-right organiser found guilty of intent to stir up racial hatred through distribution of stickers – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A far-right activist who set up an online library of racist stickers for supporters to download and put up in their area has been jailed.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 4th March 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Three jailed after Redruth attack involving gun and hammer – BBC News
‘Three men have been jailed after a burglary and violent attack involving a shooting in Redruth.’
BBC News, 5th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Leeds man jailed for nightclub glass attack that left victim blind – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 10 years and eight months for blinding a father-of-two in a “sickening” glass attack.’
BBC News, 4th March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Pair jailed over county lines drugs operation – BBC News
‘Two men have been jailed for their part in county lines drug dealing.’
BBC News. 1st March 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father of Brianna Ghey killer Eddie Ratcliffe jailed for sex offences – The Guardian
‘The father of one of Brianna Ghey’s killers has been sentenced to 15 months after pleading guilty to indecent exposure and taking an indecent image of a child.’
The Guardian, 29th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man jailed for taking brother’s picture in Newcastle court – BBC News
‘A man who took a “light-hearted” picture of his brother in a court dock has been jailed for six months.’
BBC News, 28th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Upskirting Cheshire mechanic had spy cameras in his house – BBC News
‘A man who secretly filmed women and children undressing and going to the toilet has been jailed.’
BBC News, 26th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
