Category: violent offenders

Scores of taxi drivers given licenses despite having convictions for violent offences – The Independent

Posted November 6th, 2024 in charities, criminal records, licensing, murder, news, statistics, taxis, victims, violent offenders, women by tracey

‘Scores of taxi drivers have been able to obtain licenses despite having convictions for violent offences, a charity has found. Data obtained following a Freedom of Information (FOI) request reveals drivers with convictions, including for violent crimes like assault, battery and harassment, have still been given licences even though licensing authorities are aware of the offences they committed.’

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The Independent, 5th November 2024

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Prison early release scheme to include some serious offenders, MoJ admits – The Guardian

Posted September 4th, 2024 in criminal justice, early release, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, sexual offences, violent offenders by tracey

‘Prisoners serving time for lesser crime following serious one will be eligible under plan to free up jail space, officials confirm.’

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The Guardian, 3rd September 2024

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Woman, 52, and daughter admit part in far-right disorder in Middlesbrough – The Guardian

Posted August 30th, 2024 in demonstrations, immigration, news, public order, violent offenders by sally

‘A woman, her daughter and her daughter’s boyfriend have admitted taking part in violent far-right disorder earlier this month in Middlesbrough.’

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The Guardian, 29th August 2024

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Domestic abuse survivors ‘put in danger by early prison release of perpetrators’ – The Guardian

Posted May 9th, 2024 in domestic violence, early release, imprisonment, ministers' powers and duties, news, notification, victims, violent offenders by sally

‘Survivors of domestic abuse have been put in danger by ministers’ failure to give notice of the early release from prison of their abusers, a Home Office adviser has said.’

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The Guardian, 8th May 2024

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Victims to be protected through Sentencing Reforms – Ministry of Defence

Posted November 17th, 2023 in bills, criminal justice, domestic violence, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, victims, violent offenders by tracey

‘Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.’

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Ministry of Defence, 14th November 2023

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Shoplifters who commit repeat offences to face prison – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2023 in burglary, imprisonment, news, recidivists, sentencing, theft, violent offenders by sally

‘Shoplifters, burglars and violent criminals who commit repeat offences will be handed mandatory prison sentences under plans being drawn up by ministers.’

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The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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Prisoner Charles Bronson asks for public Parole Board hearing under new rules – The Guardian

Posted July 22nd, 2022 in news, parole, robbery, violent offenders by tracey

‘Charles Bronson, one of the UK’s longest serving and most notorious prisoners, has become the first inmate to formally ask for his next Parole Board hearing to be heard in public after new rules came into force on Thursday in an attempt to remove the secrecy behind the process.’

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The Guardian, 21st July 2022

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Sentences for violent and sexual crimes fall sharply in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2021 in coronavirus, criminal justice, domestic violence, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing, sexual offences, statistics, violence, violent offenders by sally

‘Average sentence lengths for violent and sexual offences in England and Wales fell steeply last year as the Covid pandemic also led to a huge slowdown in the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system.’

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The Guardian, 19th August 2021

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Knife Crime Prevention Orders begin in London – Home Office

Posted July 12th, 2021 in gangs, government departments, London, news, offensive weapons, pilot schemes, police, violence, violent offenders, young offenders by tracey

‘Court orders preventing young people from carrying knives and becoming embroiled in serious violence are now being piloted in London, Home Secretary Priti Patel has announced.’

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Home Office, 7th July 2021

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Teenager who threw six-year-old from Tate Modern was not considered a risk – The Guardian

Posted April 28th, 2021 in attempted murder, autism, causing serious physical harm to a child or vulnerable adult, children, news, social services, violent offenders, young offenders by sally

‘An autistic teenager who threw a six-year-old boy from the Tate Modern was not considered a risk to others at the time, despite previously assaulting police and a restaurant worker and hitting support staff with a brick, a report has found.’

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The Guardian, 27th April 2021

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Shafiul Islam death: Men jailed over robbery killing – BBC News

Posted April 23rd, 2021 in homicide, imprisonment, news, robbery, sentencing, violent offenders by sally

‘An ex-convict known as “the enforcer” and two other men have been jailed for killing a man they attacked at home.’

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BBC News, 22nd April 2021

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Imprisonment for Public Protection jail terms ‘a death sentence’ – BBC News

Posted March 19th, 2021 in imprisonment, news, sentencing, sexual offences, time limits, violent offenders, young offenders by sally

‘Karl Maroni, 33, has spent all his adult life in jail.’

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BBC News, 19th March 2021

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Justice overhaul to better protect the public and back our police – Ministry of Justice

Posted March 9th, 2021 in bills, child abuse, criminal justice, Ministry of Justice, police, press releases, sentencing, sexual offences, violent offenders by tracey

‘Cutting crime and building safer communities will be at the heart of new legislation unveiled in Parliament today (9 March 2021).’

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Ministry of Justice, 9th March 2021

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£130.5 million to tackle serious violence, murder and knife crime – Home Office

Posted March 8th, 2021 in bills, budgets, criminal justice, government departments, investigatory powers, murder, news, offensive weapons, police, stop and search, violence, violent offenders, young offenders by tracey

‘Package includes £30 million for police to surge activity in serious violence hotspots and new money to steer young people away from crime.’

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Home Office, 8th March 2021

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A Smarter Approach to Sentencing – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 16th, 2020 in criminal justice, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing, sexual offences, terrorism, violent offenders by michael

‘This White Paper sets out the government’s proposals for important changes to the sentencing and release framework in England and Wales.’

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Ministry of Justice, 16th September 2020

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Serious criminals to serve two-thirds of jail term in justice shake-up – BBC News

Posted September 16th, 2020 in coronavirus, criminal justice, Crown Court, delay, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing, sexual offences, terrorism, violent offenders by michael

‘Sexual and violent offenders will serve at least two-thirds of jail terms, rather than half, as part of changes to the criminal justice system in England and Wales.’

 

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BBC News, 16th September 2020

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New stop and search powers for convicted knife criminals – Home Office

Posted September 14th, 2020 in consultations, government departments, investigatory powers, offensive weapons, police, press releases, recidivists, statistics, stop and search, violent offenders by tracey

‘Serious Violence Reduction Orders (SVROs) are designed to ensure repeat offenders are more likely to be caught and put in prison.’

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Home Office, 14th September 2010

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Stop and search: Ministers launch consultation on extending powers for known knife offenders – The Independent

Posted September 14th, 2020 in consultations, government departments, investigatory powers, news, offensive weapons, police, recidivists, stop and search, violent offenders by tracey

‘Ministers have launched a consultation to give police greater powers to stop and search individuals with prior knife convictions.’

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The Independent, 14th September 2020

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Tashan Daniel: Man jailed for London Underground murder – BBC News

Posted August 21st, 2020 in homicide, imprisonment, murder, news, offensive weapons, recidivists, sentencing, violent offenders by sally

‘A man has been jailed for murdering an athlete on a London Underground platform in a “chance encounter” fight.’

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BBC News, 20th August 2020

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Crime Team Newsletter – 33 Bedford Row

Posted July 10th, 2020 in chambers articles, criminal justice, inquests, juries, news, police, sentencing, sexual offences, terrorism, violent offenders by sally

‘This month’s newsletter comprises articles from:

Nigel Edwards Q.C. and Daniel Walker– “Sentencing Serious Violent and Sexual Offenders”;

Ayesha Smart and Nigel Edwards Q.C. – “Section 13(1) Terrorism Act 2000 offences- are they strict liability?”;

Sharmila Salvi – “Second Post Mortem Examinations – The Defence Position”;

Andrew Kerr – “Adverse Inferences”; and

Rabia Mir – “How High Fiving Police Officers Turned Off a Jury”.’

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33 Bedford Row, 6th July 2020

Source: www.33bedfordrow.co.uk