“A violent footballer who beat his ex-girlfriend to death yesterday became the first person acquitted of a crime to be jailed for it under new ‘double jeopardy’ laws. The former Maidstone United player Mario Celaire, 31, must serve a minimum of eight years after pleading guilty to the manslaughter of Cassandra McDermott.”
The Independent, 4th July 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Hate crimes against people with disabilities in Wales are unreported or unrecognised for what they are, campaigners and charities say.”
BBC News, 6th July 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A violent footballer was given two life sentences today after he admitted killing his ex-girlfriend seven years after being cleared of the crime.”
The Independent, 3rd July 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“The families of two murdered French students today criticised the decision not to refer their sons’ killers’ sentences to the Court of Appeal.”
The Independent, 2nd July 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Two young men involved in the gang-rape of a girl who was then attacked with caustic soda have had their sentences increased by the Court of Appeal.”
BBC News, 2nd July 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The prisons system in England and Wales is in crisis, reformers said today, as they called for drastic cuts in the number of criminals jailed.”
The Independent, 2nd July 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“On Tuesday 30 June 2009, the Sentencing Guidelines Council published a draft guideline on the principles which apply when courts sentence young offenders. The guideline is set in the context of new laws for sentencing young people which are expected to come into force later this year.”
Consultation guideline: Overarching principles – Sentencing youths (PDF)
Letter to consultees (PDF)
Advice: Sentencing principles – youths (PDF)
Press Notice (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 30th June 2009
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
Court of Appeal
“Where a defendant had been sentenced to an absolute or conditional discharge, the crown court had no power to impose a confiscation order.”
The Times, 1st July 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“A 24-year-old motorist who killed three teenagers – one of whom was pregnant – and paralysed a fourth when he crashed at speed has been jailed for 10 years.”
BBC News, 29th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The first man to be extradited from Colombia to the UK has been jailed for five-and-a-half years for helping a drugs ring launder its huge profits.”
BBC News, 29th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The sentence of a serial sex attacker who preyed on women in south-west London for more than two decades is to be reviewed by the Attorney General.”
BBC News, 28th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A twice convicted murderer who kidnapped and killed his wife on Teesside has failed to have his whole life sentence cut on appeal.”
BBC News, 25th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“Offences of treachery must be met with severe deterrent prison sentences to provide protection for members of the armed forces who risk their lives for the country, the Lord Chief Justice said today.”
The Independent, 25th June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A man who murdered his partner’s lover has been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 25th June 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“An illegal immigrant has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for stealing another man’s identity and pretending to be him for 12 years.”
UK Border Agency, 18th June 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
“A lorry driver has been jailed for eight years for attempting to smuggle 34kg of heroin and 7kg of cocaine into the United Kingdom.”
UK Border Agency, 24th June 2009
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
” Baby Peter minimum terms not to be referred as unduly lenient.”
Attorney General’s Office, 16th June 2009
Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk
“A crack addict who stalked wealthy women in some of London’s most affluent areas before robbing them was warned that he faced life in prison yesterday.”
The Times, 25th June 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
“Two thugs were jailed today after a “savage” gang attack on a man trying to stop a Chinese barman being racially abused.”
The Independent, 24th June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A mother and father who let their children live in a ‘hell hole’ were today jailed for three years, police said.”
The Independent, 22nd June 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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