‘A woman whose partner’s American bully XL dog attacked a four-year old boy and left him with “catastrophic” injuries has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 28th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who made sexist and ageist comments about a female police officer has been given a suspended sentence.’
BBC News, 27th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A lorry driver who ploughed into a line of stationary cars, killing one driver and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 13th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A comedian who has appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has been sentenced after being found with more than 35,000 indecent images of children.’
The Guardian, 17th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘The parents of a three-month-old girl who was mauled to death by one of their husky dogs have been given suspended jail sentences.’
The Guardian, 14th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A woman who permanently blinded a taxi driver in one eye after a frenzied attack with her high heels has been jailed for three years.’
Attorney General's Office, 7th August 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
‘An anti-vaccine protester who accused Matt Hancock of murdering people during the coronavirus pandemic has been found guilty of harassment.’
The Guardian, 2nd August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Six environmental activists who underwent a retrial over charges related to tunnelling near Euston station in London in protest against HS2 have been sentenced.’
The Guardian, 1st August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A fraudster who sought to exploit the taxpayer through a COVID-19 support scheme has been sentenced today (3 July 2023).’
Crown Prosecution Service, 3rd July 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘The owner of an indoor trampoline park where four children broke their legs has been given a suspended sentence.’
BBC News, 20th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘An influencer who bombarded Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount with messages has been given a suspended prison term.’
BBC News, 20th June 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
An inquest will be held to examine wider issues around how a man murdered a mother and three children after being given a suspended prison sentence.
BBC News, 17th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former council tenant who vacated the home to live at a property she had purchased elsewhere but failed to inform the local authority has received a £10,000 fine and suspended prison sentence.’
Local Government Lawyer, 9th March 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Court of Protection has sentenced a woman to 28 days in jail for contempt, but suspended the sentence for a year on condition she does not engage in any further contempts.’
Local Government Lawyer, 26th January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A woman who attacked a 12-year-old boy with a paddle has been given a suspended sentence.’
BBC News, 12th January 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Anne Sacoolas has been sentenced to eight months in prison, suspended for 12 months, for the death of motorcyclist Harry Dunn in 2019.’
BBC News, 9th December 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former soldier who pleaded guilty to a racist assault after chasing a teacher down the street with two umbrellas and using a racial slur has received a 10-week suspended sentence and been ordered to pay his victim £300.’
The Guardian, 8th December 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A woman who tipped faeces over a memorial of Sir Captain Tom Moore has been given a suspended jail sentence.’
BBC News, October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A self-styled YouTube prankster who collided with England cricketer Jonny Bairstow after invading the Oval pitch was warned he faces a “sticky wicket” if he defies court orders as he was handed a suspended sentence.’
The Independent, 19th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A van driver who knocked a cyclist unconscious in a road rage attack has been spared jail.’
BBC News, 4th October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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