Paedophile who subjected child to campaign of horrifying abuse jailed for 18 years – The Independent

Posted January 24th, 2024 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘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.’

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The Independent, 23rd January 2024

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Criminal review body missed chance to clear Andrew Malkinson in 2013 – The Guardian

‘The organisation responsible for investigating miscarriages of justice missed a major opportunity to reconsider Andrew Malkinson’s case, internal documents suggest.’

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The Guardian, 24th January 2024

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Cheltenham man jailed for leading police on 141-mile chase in baby dash – The Guardian

Posted January 24th, 2024 in birth, dangerous driving, imprisonment, insurance, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been jailed for leading police on a dangerous 141-mile car chase through half a dozen police force areas because his partner was in labour and he wanted to get to her in time.’

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The Guardian, 23rd January 2024

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Four jailed after murder of rappers during revenge gang raid were 45 shots where fired – The Independent

Posted January 24th, 2024 in firearms, gangs, imprisonment, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘Four men have been jailed for at least 38 years for murdering two rappers who were stabbed and shot in a “horrific” gang-related revenge attack.’

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The Independent, 23rd January 2024

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Man jailed after ‘high risk’ Salisbury police chase – BBC News

Posted January 23rd, 2024 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A driver who led police on a “high risk” chase, running red lights and taking a roundabout the wrong way, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 23rd January 2024

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Pair killed man then went shopping with his money – BBC News

Posted January 22nd, 2024 in fraud, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man and woman from Bradford have been jailed for life for murdering a vulnerable grandfather in his own home.’

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BBC News, 22nd January 2024

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Online sex blackmailer who forced victim to abuse a seven-year-old jailed for 24 years – The Independent

‘An online sex blackmailer who subjected dozens of victims to “mental torture” – forcing them to film degrading sexual acts including the abuse of a seven-year-old girl – has been jailed for 24 years.’

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The Independent, 20th January 2024

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MoJ changes to indefinite jail sentences do not go far enough, says UN expert – The Guardian

‘A UN torture expert has said changes to the imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme in England and Wales do not go far enough and repeated her call for prisoners jailed under the indefinite sentencing regime to be granted release dates.’

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The Guardian, 19th January 2024

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Sebastian Timmis: ‘Manipulative’ dating app fraudster jailed – BBC News

Posted January 17th, 2024 in fraud, imprisonment, internet, news, sentencing by sally

‘A “cynical and manipulative” fraudster who stole more than £30,000 from women he met online has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 16th January 2024

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Young footballer’s killer jailed for 13 years – BBC News

Posted January 16th, 2024 in homicide, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by tracey

‘A man has been jailed after stabbing a promising footballer to death at a party his victim was hosting to celebrate getting into university.’

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BBC News, 15th January 2024

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Serial killer obsessed fake policeman who planned mass shooting jailed for life – The Independent

‘A Lidl worker who dressed as a fake policeman with a plan to attack police headquarters, who plotted to shoot former teachers and ex-schoolmates, has been jailed for life.’

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The Independent, 13th January 2024

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Tradesman sexually abused girl, 6, in her own bedroom – BBC News

Posted January 11th, 2024 in assault, child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A tradesman who sexually assaulted a six-year-old girl while carrying out work at her family’s home has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 10th January 2024

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Swindon driver jailed after carrying children in car chase – BBC News

Posted January 10th, 2024 in children, dangerous driving, drug offences, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who reached speeds of 70mph in a 30mph zone while being chased by police, despite having four children in his car, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 9th January 2024

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Man sentenced for shouting antisemitic abuse – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A man has been sentenced to 10 weeks’ imprisonment for shouting antisemitic and other racist slurs in public before making violent threats toward a police officer.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 5th January 2024

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Sutton: Three jailed for abusing care home residents with learning disabilities – BBC News

‘Three carers have been jailed after being convicted of abusing care home residents in south London.’

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BBC News, 4th January 2024

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Edward Little: Sentence increased for Hyde Park gun attack plotter – BBC News

Posted January 5th, 2024 in conspiracy, firearms, imprisonment, news, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘A man who planned a gun attack at central London’s Hyde Park has had his jail sentence increased.’

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BBC News, 4th January 2024

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Prison Overcrowding: A review of recent court of appeal cases, past and future legislative changes – 2 Hare Court

Posted January 4th, 2024 in chambers articles, news, prisons, sentencing, statistics by sally

‘The number of people currently held in prison in England and Wales is at record levels. On 19 October 2023, according to figures released by the Ministry of Justice, 88,225 people were held in the prison estate.’

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2 Hare Court, 29th November 2023

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Campaigners condemn 12-year sentence for man who killed partner in Birmingham – The Guardian

Posted January 4th, 2024 in domestic violence, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘The 12-year manslaughter sentence given to a man who had been violent to his partner and admitted killing her in a text message to a friend “shows how the criminal justice system fails to deliver justice for women”, campaigners have argued.’

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The Guardian, 3rd January 2024

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Man guilty of rape during 1994 Prince’s Trust trip – BBC News

Posted January 3rd, 2024 in news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A man who raped a teenager while on a 1994 trip to the Lake District has shown “no remorse” after his victim came forward decades later.’

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BBC News, 2nd January 2024

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Alice Wood who dragged partner under car guilty of murder – BBC News

Posted January 3rd, 2024 in domestic violence, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who used her car “as a weapon” to kill her fiancé after a row at a party has been convicted of murder.’

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BBC News, 2nd January 2024

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