Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms ‘a death sentence’ – BBC News
‘Karl Maroni, 33, has spent all his adult life in jail.’
BBC News, 19th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Court of Appeal upholds length of sentences for planning breaches – Local Government Lawyer
‘Eight people who committed repeated breaches of planning permission and court orders while trying to establish a site in Basildon have had their sentences confirmed after failing to convince the Court of Appeal that their punishments were too severe.’
Local Government Lawyer, 18th March 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Woman jailed for wildly exaggerated clinical negligence claim – Litigation Futures
‘A woman who duped her lawyers as she wildly exaggerated a clinical negligence claim, seeking damages of £5.7m instead of the £350,000 her case was worth, has been jailed for contempt of court.’
Litigation Futures, 18th March 2021
Source: www.litigationfutures.com
Policing bill: What are the new powers to ‘manage’ protests? – The Independent
‘Governments of whatever party seem to come up with a new “law and order” bill almost every year, and these often turn into great caravans of minor legal changes, many of which are uncontroversial. The Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill, which will be debated by MPs on Monday and Tuesday, is the latest of its kind – and it has suddenly become intensely topical because of the debate over the policing of the vigil for Sarah Everard on Saturday.’
The Independent, 15th March 2021
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Convicted robber jailed for murdering woman he met on dating site – The Guardian
‘A convicted armed robber who strangled, battered and stabbed a woman to death after meeting her on a dating site has been sentenced to life in prison.’
The Guardian, 11th March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Judge says recent case shows how exceptional circumstances must be if court is to use its power to dismiss care proceedings without having heard all the evidence – Local Government Lawyer
‘A Family Court judge has refused applications to dismiss care proceedings at a half-way stage made by a number of people accused of sexual offences against children.’
Local Government Lawyer, 12th March 2021
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
Matthew Topham: Lottery winner sentenced over fatal crash – BBC News
‘A lottery winner who caused a fatal Christmas Day crash when he took his eyes off the road to find his young son’s teddy bear has avoided jail.’
BBC News, 11th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tougher sentences on menu in ‘restore confidence’ bill – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Legislation aimed at ‘restoring confidence in the criminal justice system’ is to be unveiled in parliament today. According to a government statement, the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill will equip the police with the powers and tools they need to protect themselves and the public, while overhauling sentencing laws to keep serious sexual and violent offenders behind bars for longer, and placing greater emphasis on rehabilitation to better help offenders to turn their lives around.’
Law Society's Gazette, 9th March 2021
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Cardiff doctor sentenced for £68,000 fraud on NHS – BBC News
‘A doctor has been given a suspended sentence after he admitted defrauding the NHS out of nearly £68,000.’
BBC News, 9th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ellie’s Law: Parents of murdered girl win sentencing fight – BBC News
‘A mother who fought to change the law around murder says her daughter would be “very proud”.’
BBC News, 9th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police – Ministry of Justice
‘Cutting crime and building safer communities will be at the heart of new legislation unveiled in Parliament today (9 March 2021).’
Ministry of Justice, 9th March 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Child abuse laws to be expanded in England and Wales – BBC News
‘Sports coaches and faith leaders who have sexual relationships with 16 and 17-year-olds in their care will be breaking the law under new legislation planned for England and Wales.’
BBC News, 9th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Priti Patel orders review into Ruth Williams lockdown killing – BBC News
‘A review into the death of a woman who was killed by her husband has been ordered by the home secretary. Anthony Williams, 70, was jailed for five years after admitting to the manslaughter of his wife Ruth, 67, in south Wales.’
BBC News, 7th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Covid and sentencing: a round-up of the relevant authorities – Doughty Street Chambers
‘The pandemic has inarguably made custody more severe. Prisoners spend more time in their cell, have fewer visits, and face a heightened risk of infection. The higher courts have established that sentencing courts should account for such hardship. The below is a round-up of the relevant authorities.’
Doughty Street Chambers, 4th March 2021
Source: insights.doughtystreet.co.uk
Man jailed for stabbing wedding guest with fork during bust-up – BBC News
‘A man who repeatedly stabbed a fellow wedding guest in the head with a fork has been jailed.’
BBC News, 4th March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ex-Tory MP fails in bid to appeal against jail term for sexual assault – The Guardian
‘The former Conservative MP Charlie Elphicke has failed in an attempt to seek leave to appeal against his two-year sentence for sexual assaults against two women.’
The Guardian, 3rd March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sutton Coldfield pharmacist jailed over £1m black market pills sale – BBC News
‘A pharmacist who illegally sold addictive prescription pills valued at more than £1m on the black market has been jailed for 12 months.’
BBC News, 2nd March 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Briton jailed over plot to pay bribes for Iraq oil contract – The Guardian
‘A British businessman has been jailed for three and a half years after being convicted of conspiring to pay huge backhanders in one of the world’s biggest bribery scandals.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
Campaigners welcome extra protections in domestic abuse bill – The Guardian
‘Campaigners have welcomed news that ministers will make non-fatal strangulation a specific criminal offence punishable by five years’ imprisonment.’
The Guardian, 1st March 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
New laws to protect victims added to Domestic Abuse Bill – Home Office
‘A raft of new amendments to the Domestic Abuse Bill will be presented, providing greater protections for victims and further clamping down on perpetrators.’
Home Office, 1st March 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
