Corrupt policeman jailed for seven years – the Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2010 in corruption, drug offences, news, police, robbery, sentencing, theft by sally

“A corrupt policeman who sold stolen police uniforms and offered tips on how to foil detectives was jailed for seven years today for drug dealing and helping to plot a robbery at a jewellery store.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2010

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Can community sentences replace jail? – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2010 in community service, news, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, sentencing by sally

“With the prison population rising, along with the cost of keeping people locked up, ministers have indicated they want to see fewer people serving short jail terms. But are community sentences a real alternative?”

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BBC News, 16th August 2010

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30 years’ jail for double-murder businessman – The Independent

Posted August 16th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A businessman who murdered his ex-girlfriend and her new partner in a ‘frenzied and violent attack’ was jailed for a minimum of 30 years today (13 August).”

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The Independent, 13th August 2010

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Horror film paedophile jailed indefinitely – BBC News

Posted August 13th, 2010 in news, sentencing, sexual offences, sexual offences prevention orders by sally

“A paedophile from Lancashire who created a horror film set at his home to try to lure children has been jailed indefinitely.”

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BBC News, 12th August 2010

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Life for hitman hired by husband to murder ex-wife for fortune in her will – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A hitman who flew from Thailand to murder a frail Surrey woman on behalf of her former husband was told today that he was likely to spend the rest of his life behind bars.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2010

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Cocaine smuggler jailed for 20 years after drug-laced rum killed drinker – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2010 in drug trafficking, homicide, news, poisoning, sentencing by sally

“A smuggler has been jailed for 20 years for the manslaughter of a taxi driver who died after unwittingly drinking a shot of rum from a bottle heavily laced with cocaine.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2010

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Hitman guilty of Surrey housewife murder – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A hitman who flew to the UK from Thailand to kill a housewife in Surrey has been found guilty of murder.”

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BBC News, 10th August 2010

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Youth worker jailed for grooming under-age girl – The Independent

Posted August 9th, 2010 in news, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences prevention orders by sally

“A youth consultant who groomed a 13-year-old girl for sex online was jailed for 21 months today.”

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The Independent, 6th August 2010

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Man who threatened to kill Cheryl Cole jailed – Daily Telegraph

“A man who threatened to kill singer Cheryl Cole and blow up a football stadium has been jailed for two years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 6th August 2010

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Pair jailed for life for murder of pub landlord – The Independent

Posted August 9th, 2010 in conspiracy, murder, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Two men were jailed for life today for killing a pub landlord shot dead after a ‘trivial’ row over a laser pen shone at a car, police said.”

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The Independent, 6th August 2010

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Teenager jailed for 20-minute attack on dog – The Independent

“A teenager was starting a 16-week sentence today after being caught on CCTV kicking and punching a dog in a 20-minute attack.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

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Singing pensioner faces jail after breaching Asbo – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 5th, 2010 in ASBOs, news, sentencing by sally

“A pensioner who has terrorised his neighbours for 15 years faces prison after breaching an Asbo by singing ‘Oh What a Beautiful Morning’ outside their homes.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

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Damilola Taylor killer to be freed despite posing ‘high risk’ – The Guardian

Posted August 5th, 2010 in early release, homicide, news, probation, sentencing by sally

“One of the killers of Damilola Taylor will be released early from prison, despite showing no remorse at his trial and probation reports stating he posed ‘a high risk’ of attacking more people.”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Man jailed over schoolgirl abuse in Greater Manchester

“A 61-year-old man who persuaded school girls to visit his house before sexually abusing them has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 4th August 2010

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Yorkshire Ripper bids to challenge ‘whole life’ tariff – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2010 in appeals, news, sentencing by sally

“Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe has started a bid to challenge a High Court order that he can never be released from prison.”

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BBC News, 4th August

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Who, What, Why: How do judges decide on sentences? – BBC News Magazine

Posted August 4th, 2010 in news, sentencing by sally

“A man found guilty of trying to sell a valuable book was jailed for eight years this week. On the same day, in the same court, another man received a shorter prison term for killing someone. Why?”

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BBC News Magazine, 4th August 2010

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‘Prolific’ teenage burglar jailed – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in burglary, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A prolific teenage burglar who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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Jailed for aircraft grab – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in endangering safety of aircraft, news, sentencing by sally

“A man was sentenced to a year in prison yesterday for endangering an aircraft after grabbing a helicopter as it took off in Bristol.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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Four men guilty of murdering couple in bungled ‘honour killing’ – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2010 in arson, closed circuit television, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Four men who murdered a couple in a bungled attempt at an ‘honour’ killing were jailed for life today. Their intended victim was a Muslim man who was having an affair with a married woman, but they firebombed a different house.”

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2010

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Nine jailed after girl forced into prostitution – The Independent

Posted August 3rd, 2010 in children, news, prostitution, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“Nine men have been jailed after a 14-year-old girl was preyed upon and forced into prostitution.”

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The Independent, 3rd August 2010

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