Could Stephen Port have been stopped? Questions haunt victims’ families – The Guardian
‘Family of Jack Taylor, 25, the serial killer’s final victim, describe the agony of the case.’
The Guardian, 26th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Category: violent offenders
Jon Venables: James Bulger’s family launch legal challenge to lift anonymity order protecting toddler’s killer – The Independent
‘James Bulger’s family are launching a legal challenge to stop one the toddler’s killers, Jon Venables, from being protected by a life-long anonymity order.’
The Independent, 1st May 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Leonne Weeks murder: Jailed Shea Heeley ‘liked killing’ – BBC News
‘A 19-year-old man “obsessed with murder and killing” has been jailed for stabbing a 16-year-old girl to death in a “brutally violent” attack.’
BBC News, 5th March 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Hundreds of foreign criminals including rapists and violent offenders are on the run – Daily Telegraph
‘Hundreds of foreign criminals including rapists and violent offenders are on the run after the Government took too long to deport them, new figures suggest.’
Daily Telegraph, 5th March 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Soldiers convicted of sex attacks and violent offences being released without supervision, report warns – The Independent
‘Soldiers convicted of sex attacks and violent offences are being released without any supervision because of a loophole in the law, a report has found. HM Inspectorate of Prisons said the public were not being protected by processes at the UK’s only military detention centre, which operates independently of the normal probation system.’
The Independent, 1st March 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Up to 60 per cent of prisoners have head injuries, as experts warn brain damage may fuel crime – Daily Telegraph
‘More than half of criminals may have suffered a head injury which could be fuelling their offending, a new review by British brain experts suggests.’
Daily Telegraph, 26th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mother of murder victim fears killer could be released from prison without being put on Sex Offenders’ Register, despite admitting rape – Daily Telegraph
‘The mother of a murder victim fears her killer could be released from prison without being put on the Sex Offenders’ Register, even though he told police he had raped her.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th February 2018
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Criminal record check did not spot hammer attack carer threat – BBC News
‘The son of a 90-year-old woman who was stabbed in the neck by a carer with a previous assault conviction is calling for a change to criminal record checks.’
BBC News, 5th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
People who violently attack children to get longer jail terms, Theresa May pledges – Daily Telegraph
‘People who violently attack children will get longer jail terms under a Tory Government, Theresa May will announce today as part a major crackdown.’
Daily Telegraph, 28th May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Shabby racist’ kicked pregnant Muslim woman in the stomach causing her to miscarry – Daily Telegraph
‘A pregnant Muslim woman suffered a miscarriage after a racist thug kicked her in the stomach during a supermarket row, a court heard. Jailing David Gallacher for three years and seven months for the attack , Judge Francis Sheridan described him as a “shabby racist” and told him “This country will not bow to the views of racists.” ‘
Daily Telegraph, 22nd May 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Prisons in England and Wales get boost of 2,500 new staff to tackle violence -The Guardian
‘An extra 2,500 frontline prison staff are to be recruited to tackle soaring levels of gang violence, drug abuse and attacks on staff and inmates inside prisons across England and Wales, the justice secretary is to announce.’
The Guardian, 2nd November 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Treating criminals with anti-psychotic drugs could prevent 1,500 crimes a year, study suggests – Daily Telegraph
‘Prescribing anti-psychotic medication to violent criminals when they leave prison could prevent around 1,500 serious crimes in Britain each year, a new study suggests. Although medicating prisoners on their release is controversial, the University of Oxford believes that it could dramatically cut the risk of violent offending.’
Daily Telegraph, 1st November 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Triple child killer David McGreavy could be freed on parole – BC News
‘A man who murdered three young children and impaled their bodies on railings is being considered for release, the Parole Board has confirmed.’
BBC News, 7th June 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
126 cab drivers charged with sexual or violent crimes – The Independent
‘The number of cab drivers charged with violent or sexual offences in London is at a five-year high.’
The Independent, 17th April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Swansea armed robber found to be a dangerous offender – Attorney General’s Office
‘The Court of Appeal today imposed an extended sentence of imprisonment against Swansea armed robber Robert Quinn after finding him to be a dangerous offender.’
Attorney General’s Office, 1st December 2015
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe may be moved to a normal jail – Daily Telegraph
‘Peter Sutcliffe is not mentally ill and should be moved out of psychiatric hospital, doctors claim.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th November 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Nathan Matthews case reignites debate over violent sexual images – The Guardian
‘The conviction of Nathan Matthews will focus attention once more on the threat posed to women and children by the viewing of violent pornography and sexual abuse online.’
The Guardian, 11th November 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Violent offenders: Fears over management after release – BBC News
‘Is the system in place to manage dangerous offenders when they are released from prison keeping people safe?’
BBC News, 25th October 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Britain’s most dangerous prisoners to get meditation lessons – The Guardian
‘Prison staff are to teach meditation to Britain’s most dangerous criminals in an attempt to aid their rehabilitation and quell their violent impulses.’
The Guardian, 19th October 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
UK criticised for lack of timely provision of legal aid – Legal Voice
‘A report commissioned by the International Bar Association’s (IBA) access to justice and legal aid committee has criticised the “lack of timely provision of legal aid” in the UK. The committee commissioned the Bingham Centre for Rule of Law to conduct research on International Access to Justice: Legal Aid for the Accused and Redress for the Victims of Violence which was published this week.’
Legal Voice, 8th October 2015
Source: www.legalvoice.org.uk
