Andrew Griggs: The wife killer who escaped justice for 20 years – BBC News

Posted October 31st, 2019 in domestic violence, missing persons, murder, news, pregnancy, sentencing by sally

‘For 20 years, the disappearance of Debbie Griggs remained a mystery. Two decades later, her husband has been convicted of her murder and jailed for a minimum of 20 years. What changed?’

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BBC News, 30th October 2019

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Katrice Lee: Woman sentenced for impersonating missing toddler – BBC News

‘A woman who used social media to impersonate a toddler missing for almost 40 years has been handed a suspended jail term.’

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BBC News, 30th October 2019

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Bride-to-be fleeced fiance’s stag party out of £11k – BBC News

Posted October 30th, 2019 in compensation, forgery, marriage, news, sentencing, suspended sentences, theft by sally

‘A bride-to-be frittered away her fiance’s stag party kitty, leaving him and his friends stranded at a UK airport, a court has heard.’

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BBC News, 29th October 2019

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Mentally ill man jailed for yelling racist abuse at judge – Legal Futures

Posted October 29th, 2019 in contempt of court, mental health, news, racism, sentencing by tracey

‘A mentally ill man has been jailed for 10 days for contempt in the face of the court after yelling racist abuse at a judge at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.’

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Legal Futures, 29th October 2019

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Tougher hate crime sentences at record levels – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted October 29th, 2019 in Crown Prosecution Service, hate crime, news, sentencing, statistics by tracey

‘Courts are handing down tougher sentences in almost three out of four hate crime cases – the highest proportion ever, according to new figures published today.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 25th October 2019

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Michael Adebowale: Lee Rigby killer pleads guilty to assaulting nurse – The Independent

Posted October 29th, 2019 in assault, guilty pleas, hospital orders, news, nurses, sentencing by tracey

‘Convicted murderer will serve eight months after his 45 year minimum term is complete.’

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The Independent, 28th October 2019

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Is There A Point In Banning Drill Rappers Using Certain Words? – Rights Info

‘“Bandoe”, “Booj”, “trapping” and “Kitty”. These are a few of the words drill rapper Ervine Kimpalu has been banned from using in his music for five years after being imprisoned on drug dealing charges. It has sparked renewed debate over the role the music genre plays in serious youth violence. So, how is it that a person can be prevented from using certain words? And is there any point? RightsInfo explores.’

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Rights Info, 24th October 2019

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Josh Hanson murder: Britain’s ‘most wanted’ man jailed for life – BBC News

Posted October 24th, 2019 in fugitive offenders, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A killer once dubbed one of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been jailed for at least 26 years.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2019

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Furniture shop owner who deliberately caused an explosion that injured 81 people in a botched insurance job jailed for 20 years – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 24th, 2019 in explosives, fraud, insurance, news, sentencing by sally

‘A furniture shop owner has been jailed for 20 years for causing a “colossal” explosion which injured 81 people in an attempt to claim insurance.’

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2019

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Mail on Sunday writer spared jail after recording court hearing on phone – The Guardian

Posted October 24th, 2019 in contempt of court, fines, media, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A Mail on Sunday features writer has been spared jail after blaming “work pressure” for recording a court hearing on her mobile phone.’

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The Guardian, 23rd October 2019

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Pair jailed for inciting copycat terror attacks – BBC News

‘Two men who encouraged copycat terror attacks after shootings in New Zealand have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 23rd October 2019

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Snowdonia campsite death: Drunk driver who killed woman by running over tent jailed – The Independent

Posted October 23rd, 2019 in accidents, dangerous driving, drunk in charge, news, sentencing, unlawful killing by tracey

‘A driver who killed a mother while she slept after drunkenly crashing into tents at a Snowdonia campsite has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 22nd October 2019

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Terrorism guidelines to be revised following legislation changes – Sentencing Council

Posted October 22nd, 2019 in consultations, press releases, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘The Sentencing Council has launched a public consultation on revisions to some of the current sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences in England and Wales. The proposed revisions follow significant changes to terrorism legislation brought in by the new Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.’

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Sentencing Council, 22nd October 2019

Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk

Harry Styles stalker: Homeless man told to keep away from star – BBC News

Posted October 22nd, 2019 in community service, homelessness, news, rehabilitation, sentencing, stalking by tracey

‘A homeless man convicted of stalking Harry Styles after camping outside his house has been banned from going within 250m of the singer.’

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BBC News, 21st October 2019

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Rochdale road rage peacemaker’s axe attackers jailed – BBC News

Posted October 21st, 2019 in assault, conspiracy, gangs, news, sentencing, violent disorder, wounding by sally

‘A tree surgeon nearly died in a “barbaric” axe attack when a road rage dispute turned a street into a battleground, a court heard.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2019

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Drill rapper Rico Racks jailed and banned from rapping certain words – The Guardian

Posted October 21st, 2019 in artistic works, drug offences, freedom of expression, news, sentencing by sally

‘Rico Racks, a London drill rapper, has been jailed for three years for drug offences and issued with an order that forbids him from rapping certain words.’

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The Guardian, 21st October 2019

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Maids Moreton: Ben Field jailed for author’s murder – BBC News

Posted October 18th, 2019 in murder, news, poisoning, sentencing, wills by tracey

‘A churchwarden who murdered an author to inherit his estate has been jailed for a minimum of 36 years.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2019

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Dad who raped daughters given 40-year term at Swansea Crown Court – BBC News

Posted October 18th, 2019 in incest, news, rape, sentencing by tracey

‘A man who fathered at least six children with his own daughter has been handed a 40-year extended life sentence.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2019

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Dog thieves are not being pursued by police as £500 rule leaves pets languishing as low priority, say campaigners – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 17th, 2019 in animal cruelty, animals, criminal justice, dogs, gangs, news, police, sentencing, statistics, theft by sally

‘Dogs may be our best friends and their unwavering loyalty priceless but thefts of them are not being pursued by police because most are worth under £500 and so rated a minor low level crime, say campaigners.’

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Daily Telegraph, 16th October 2019

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Man jailed for killing partner’s dog to ‘get back at her’ – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2019 in animal cruelty, dogs, domestic violence, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who killed his partner’s dog and hurt another so badly it had to be put down to “get back at her” has been jailed for two years.’

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BBC News, 15th October 2019

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