“The wealthy wife of one of Britain’s biggest wine merchants has been fined £10,000 after her three giant dogs savagely mauled a woman – leaving her needing plastic surgery.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“Scotland Yard will be investigated after officers sent to protect mourners at the funeral of a teenager with suspected gang links failed to prevent the shooting of one of his friends when he left the cemetery.”
The Independent, 5th November 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“A young actor who joined in the London riots has been spared jail because he faced losing his university place.”
Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The case of a Newport gunman who shot his wife and two others in a hair salon, and was later found dead, has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC).”
BBC News, 23rd August 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“The supreme court’s decision in R v Gnango could change controversial area of joint enterprise law.”
The Guardian, 25th July 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Homeowners who are victims of squatters can use violence to break in and forcibly remove them, ministers have claimed. Squatters who retaliate or defend themselves will face tough criminal sanctions under measures planned by the Government.”
The Independent, 3rd April 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Police officers used punches to the face, slaps and shields against demonstrators whom police chiefs accept had nothing to do with violence, the high court will hear today.”
The Guardian, 21st March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Community groups in a formerly troubled area of Manchester have warned of serious damage to relations with the local police after an investigation cleared officers of undue violence at a street fracas.”
The Guardian, 2nd September 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“There was a high-pitched shriek; then the fight started. For several moments, the group of girls tore into each other before bouncers pulled them apart. Outside the 24-hour off-licence across the road, a crowd of lads cheered above a sound track of breaking bottles, swearing and heavy bass lines.”
The Guardian, 20th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Thousands of former military personnel are being arrested in Britain each month, many for violent crimes, new figures obtained by the Guardian suggest.”
The Guardian, 13th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“A drunk man jailed for a ‘prank’ attempted carjacking with an imitation gun has had his sentence cut at the Appeal Court in London.”
BBC News, 13th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
“A judge has called for a review of the 24 hour licensing laws after becoming exasperated at dealing with cases of drunken violence ‘on an almost daily basis’.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The widow of Ian Tomlinson, the man who died at the G20 protests, has launched an emotional attack on the director of public prosecutions, accusing him of letting her down over his failure to decide whether the officer who assaulted her husband should be charged with manslaughter.”
The Guardian, 26th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
“Record numbers of women are being arrested for violent crimes, it was revealed today (28 January).”
The Independent, 28th January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
“Four men have been jailed for going on the rampage during a march against Muslim extremists in Luton.”
BBC News, 20th January 2010
Sourcce: www.bbc.co.uk
“A Crown Court judge has urged the Government to increase the maximum sentences for serious motoring offences and violent crimes.”
Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The government has announced details of the next phase of the Tackling Knives Action Programme, including a specialist team to take on gang-related violence.”
Ministry of Justice, 22nd July 2009
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
“The number of violent criminals escaping with a caution has more than doubled in 10 years, new figures show.”
Daily Telegraph, 11th March 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
“The largest ever cross-government public consultation to tackle violence against women and girls was launched today by Home Secretary Jacqui Smith.”
Home Office, 9th March 2009
Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk
“Loan sharks who use violence and intimidation to get money from their clients could soon be prosecuted by an agency tackling illegal lending.”
BBC News, 24th November 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
© Inner Temple Library 2024