‘A far-right extremist who posted offensive content on social media and glorified the murderer of Jo Cox MP has been jailed for two years and eight months.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 9th February 2024
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘High Court judges have ruled that to keep a young offender convicted of murder detained indefinitely is incompatible with certain rights under the European Convention on Human Rights.’
Law Society's Gazette, 12th February 2024
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
‘An 80-year-old man who killed his wife in a “uniquely savage” car fire has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 21 years and eight months.’
BBC News, 9th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who avoided jail over the gross negligence manslaughter of his partner, who died after a scalding bath, should have his “unduly lenient” sentence reviewed, campaigners have said.’
The Guardian, 8th February 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A former sports coach who secretly filmed children getting dressed at swimming pools has been jailed.’
BBC News, 8th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Sentences of imprisonment for public protection (IPPs) were abolished in 2012. However, this abolition did not apply retrospectively to prisoners already serving IPPs. Recent prison population data on IPPs has shown over 1,200 prisoners have never been released. This briefing examines concerns raised by campaign groups, professional bodies and international partners about the impact of IPPs on prisoners’ release prospects and mental health.’
House of Lords Library, 6th February 2024
Source: lordslibrary.parliament.uk
‘Two teenagers have been jailed for life after murdering a boy at an 18th birthday party in east London.’
BBC News, 6th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A gang which ran a drug dealing operation using an estate agent as cover have been jailed.’
BBC News, 5th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘In a significant step towards fostering transparency and inclusivity within the criminal justice system, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) has acknowledged the pivotal role public opinion plays in shaping sentencing policy. This revelation comes in response to a landmark report titled “Public Opinion and Understanding of Sentencing”, published by the justice committee in November 2023.’
Each Other, 5th February 2024
Source: eachother.org.uk
‘A people smuggler has been jailed after smuggling migrants, including a child, towards the UK.’
Home Office, 5th February 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘A man who piloted a boat carrying more than 70 migrants who were rescued off the Kent coast has been jailed.’
BBC News, 5th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who murdered his on-off girlfriend has been sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 17-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 5th February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two teenagers who murdered 16-year-old Brianna Ghey after devising a “kill list” of children to target will be named for the first time today.’
BBC News, 2nd February 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A builder who killed a customer in a brutal hammer attack after “chronic” delays in building an extension to her home has been jailed for life.’
The Guardian, 31st January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man has been jailed after a revenge arson attack on the wrong house.’
BBC News, 30th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A people smuggler has been jailed for conspiring to bring 16 Albanian migrants to the UK with fake EU passports and fraudulent airline bookings.’
Home Office, 26th January 2024
Source: www.gov.uk
‘A leading member of a County Lines gang has been jailed for his part in trafficking drugs valued at nearly £250,000.’
BBC news, 29th January 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The attorney general is considering whether judges should review the sentence of the Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane after receiving a submission that it could be unduly lenient.’
The Guardian, 26th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A wedding DJ has been jailed for 14 weeks for urinating on a cancer patient and then posting the footage online.’
The Guardian, 25th January 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A terrifying-looking paedophile who subjected a child to years of sexual abuse and rape in Kent has been locked behind bars for 18 years.’
The Independent, 23rd January 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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