Colin Pitchfork: Review of decision to release child killer – BBC News
‘The decision to release double child killer Colin Pitchfork will be reviewed, it has been confirmed.’
BBC News, 28th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Uplifting News: revised Assault Guidelines take consultation responses on board – Carmelite Chambers
‘Vanessa Reid discusses the significant changes soon to be implemented by the revised guidelines for assault offences.’
Carmelite Chambers, 6th June 2021
Source: www.carmelitechambers.co.uk
Restricting or Revisiting the Issue of Credit for Pleading Guilty? – Broadway House Chambers
‘What level of credit are you going to submit the Defendant is entitled to for his guilty pleas in the following scenario?’
Broadway House Chambers, 1st June 2021
Source: broadwayhouse.co.uk
Court of Appeal Guidance on Credit for Guilty Plea Indications – 25 Bedford Row
‘This article reviews the Court of Appeal case of R v Plaku [2021] EWCA 568 which provides guidance concerning credit for guilty plea indications.’
25 Bedford Row, 2nd June 2021
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
UK man jailed for sharing extremist videos, including Christchurch attack – The Guardian
‘A British man has been jailed for terrorism offences after sharing explosives manuals and extremist videos, including one apparently celebrating the New Zealand mosque massacres, on rightwing chat groups.’
The Guardian, 24th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Teflon’ claim Durham Police officer jailed for sex attacks – BBC News
‘A former police officer who claimed he was “Teflon” as his position of authority meant no charges could stick has been jailed for sex assaults.’
BBC News, 23rd June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Gary Allen: Killer jailed for murdering two women 21 years apart – BBC News
‘An “extremely dangerous” killer who murdered two women 21 years apart has been jailed for at least 37 years.’
BBC News, 23rd June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
One third of convicted sex offenders across England and Wales avoid prison – The Guardian
‘Ministers are facing demands to explain why thousands of convicted sexual offenders across England and Wales have avoided prison. An Observer investigation found that adults convicted of sexually assaulting children under 13, or of engaging in sexual activity with underage teenagers, are among those who have not been jailed.’
The Guardian, 19th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
New Assault on Emergency Workers Guidelines – Broadway House Chambers
‘Last week, the Sentencing Council published revised sentencing guidelines for assault offences and new guidance for assaults on Emergency Workers. The updated guidelines come into effect from 1st July 2021 and apply to all adult offenders.’
Broadway House Chambers, 2nd June 2021
Source: broadwayhouse.co.uk
Ex-Royal Marines jailed after child accidentally given cocaine as gift – The Guardian
‘Two former Royal Marines have been jailed for smuggling cocaine into the UK in boxes of Lego, after one of them was accidentally given to a child for his birthday.’
The Guardian, 15th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Neo-Nazi ex-Ukip member jailed for 18 years for terror offences – The Guardian
‘A former Ukip member who posted violent racist, antisemitic and Islamophobic propaganda online and collected the means for making bombs has been jailed for 18 years.’
The Guardian, 14th June 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ex-police officer who tracked wife with GPS spared same fate Published14 hours ago – BBC News
‘A controlling husband who planted a GPS device in his wife’s car objected to being tracked himself as punishment.’
BBC News, 10th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for karate kicking fisherman, 74, into River Mersey – BBC News
‘A man who karate kicked a 74-year-old fisherman into the River Mersey has been jailed for 10 weeks.’
BBC News, 10th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Aram Sheibani: International drugs boss with luxury lifestyle jailed – BBC News
‘A man who was the “very head” of a large-scale international drugs conspiracy with links to Colombia has been jailed.’
BBC News, 10th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Siblings who fatally force-fed man as he slept on train jailed for manslaughter – BBC News
‘Two siblings who force-fed kebab meat to an “intoxicated” man as he slept on a train, causing his death, have been jailed for manslaughter.’
BBC News, 9th June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Bournemouth Travelodge death: Man sentenced for killing hotel receptionist – BBC News
‘A man has been given an indefinite hospital order for the “brutal” killing of a hotel receptionist in Bournemouth.’
BBC News, 1st June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Welwyn Garden City murder: Alex Staines jailed for life – BBC News
‘An abusive and controlling man who stabbed his former partner to death in her home while her three children were in the house has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 1st June 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two Merseyside police officers jailed for covering up colleague’s assault – The Guardian
‘Two police officers have been sent to prison and a third handed a suspended sentence by a judge who said they took part in “what can only be described as a cover-up” over a colleague’s assault of an innocent man.’
The Guardian, 27th May 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Revised sentencing guidelines for assault offences and attempted murder – Courts & Tribunals Judiciary
‘The Sentencing Council has today (27 May 2021) published revised sentencing guidelines for assault offences, including common assault and attempted murder, and new guidance for assault on emergency workers.’
Courts & Tribunals Judiciary, 27th May 2021
Source: www.judiciary.uk
Gang member jailed after man kidnapped and raped in 10-hour ordeal – The Independent
‘A violent thug who falsely imprisoned, assaulted and raped a man in an “horrific ordeal” has been jailed for 18 years.’
The Independent, 26th May 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
