Teenage driver jailed for triple death crash – BBC News

Posted November 5th, 2010 in dangerous driving, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenage driver who killed three friends when he crashed into a lamp post has been jailed for three-and-a-half years at St Albans Crown Court.”

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BBC News, 5th November 2010

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Youth jails yet to introduce new restraint system six years after deaths – The Guardian

Posted October 27th, 2010 in news, prisons, restraint, young offenders by sally

“A new system of restraining troublesome children in privately run youth jails has still not come into effect six years after the deaths of two teenagers, the Ministry of Justice confirmed tonight.”

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The Guardian, 26th October 2010

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Teenagers found guilty of stabbing to death alleged paedophile – The Guardian

Posted October 20th, 2010 in murder, news, young offenders by sally

“Two 15-year-olds were found guilty today of killing suspected paedophile Robert Daley.”

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The Guardian, 20th October 2010

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Black and female young offenders ‘failed by legal advice’ – The Guardian

Posted October 6th, 2010 in legal services, minorities, news, prisons, young offenders by sally

“Black and female young offenders are being denied access to justice because legal advice in young offenders’ institutions is sometimes unavailable, a report shows.”

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The Guardian, 5th October 2010

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Teenager who paralysed man in drunken attack walks free because jail term not ‘useful’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 4th, 2010 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who left a man severely paralysed and able to communicate only by blinking has been spared jail after a judge ruled it would not be ‘useful’.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd October 2010

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Teenage driver locked up for killing boy – The Independent

Posted October 1st, 2010 in careless driving, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A speeding teenage driver who collided with a 10-year-old boy and left him dying in the road as he fled the scene was sentenced to 30 months in a young offenders’ institution today.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2010

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Disturbing case of young offender goes to European court – The Independent

Posted September 13th, 2010 in human rights, inquiries, mental health, news, self-harm, young offenders by sally

“The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) will this week hear claims from the British government that locking-up an emotionally disturbed young man and failing to prevent him from inflicting terrible self-harm does not merit an independent, public inquiry.”

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The Independent, 12th September 2010

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Damilola Taylor killer Rickie Preddie freed from prison – BBC News

Posted September 8th, 2010 in murder, news, release on licence, young offenders by sally

“One of the men convicted of killing 10-year-old Damilola Taylor has been released from prison.”

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BBC News, 8th September 2010

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Leicester boy loses ‘laser pen’ appeal – BBC News

Posted September 8th, 2010 in aircraft, children, endangering safety of aircraft, news, young offenders by sally

“A 14-year-old youth accused of shining a laser pen at a police helicopter in Leicester has failed to convince the High Court he should not be prosecuted.”

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BBC News, 7th September 2010

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‘Youngest’ female double murderer jailed – BBC News

Posted September 7th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing, women, young offenders by sally

“The girl thought to be Britain’s youngest female double murderer has been jailed for a minimum of 14 years. Lorraine Thorpe, now 16, of Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, was found guilty in August of murdering her father Desmond Thorpe and a woman called Rosalyn Hunt.”

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BBC News, 7th September 2010

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Teenager sentenced for killing soldier – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in homicide, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who killed a soldier just days before he was returning home to his family for Christmas was detained for two and half years today.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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Tricky task of sentencing the young for serious crimes

Posted August 19th, 2010 in children, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Two 11-year-old boys have been given a three-year supervision order for the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in a west London park. But how does the offenders’ age affect the sentence?”

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BBC News, 18th August 2010

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Four-year-old apologises as part of scheme where criminals say sorry to victims – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 17th, 2010 in children, criminal damage, news, restorative justice, young offenders by sally

“A boy aged four is believed to be the youngest child in Britain to be dealt with under a scheme which involves criminals apologising to victims.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th August 2010

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Teenager jailed for 20-minute attack on dog – The Independent

“A teenager was starting a 16-week sentence today after being caught on CCTV kicking and punching a dog in a 20-minute attack.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

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‘Prolific’ teenage burglar jailed – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in burglary, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A prolific teenage burglar who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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Joint enterprise law questioned by mother of teen convict – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2010 in joint enterprise, news, young offenders by sally

“Garry Newlove’s death at the hands of a group of teenagers shocked Britain. Three years on, two of the women closest to the case are fighting very different battles”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Judge’s fury at ‘insolent’ hoodie – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 4th, 2010 in judges, news, young offenders by sally

“Recorder Alun Jenkins QC warned barristers that any young defendants who fail to address him properly or to bow when entering court may be locked away immediately with their cases suspended.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

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Garry Newlove killer’s appeal dismissed – BBC News

Posted July 30th, 2010 in appeals, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who kicked to death a father-of-three outside his Warrington home has lost a bid to challenge his conviction.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2010

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Boys’ attempted rape conviction appeals rejected – BBC News

Posted July 30th, 2010 in appeals, attempts, children, news, rape, young offenders by sally

“Two boys who were found guilty of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in west London have lost their appeals against their convictions.”

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BBC news, 27th July 2010

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Teenagers’ ‘happy slapping’ sentences to be reviewed – The Independent

Posted July 30th, 2010 in assault, attorney general, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“The Attorney General will review the sentences of two teenage members of a ‘happy slapping’ gang who killed a grandfather in a bid to determine whether they were too lenient, it was announced today.”

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The Independent, 29th July 2010

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