Labour MP Siobhain McDonagh sues News International and the Sun – The Guardian

Posted September 11th, 2012 in damages, handling stolen goods, media, news, privacy, telecommunications, theft by tracey

“Siobhain McDonagh, a Labour MP, has launched a legal action against News International and the Sun in relation to the theft of her mobile phone and is seeking damages for alleged invasion of privacy and breach of confidence.”

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The Guardian, 10th September 2012

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Deportation looms for the man who stole an ice cream – The Independent

“This time last year, the first of the riots that would engulf England began. Paul Peachey revisits the victims and perpetrators of the violence, and finds a case that highlights the harshness of the treatment some offenders received.”

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The Independent, 6th August 2012

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UK riots: Laura Johnson faces jail, says judge – The Guardian

Posted April 10th, 2012 in burglary, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing by sally

“A millionaire’s daughter who drove a gang of looters around London during the riots last August is facing a jail sentence, a judge has said.”

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The Guardian, 5th April 2012

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Merseyside pair jailed for handling stolen LS Lowry art – BBC News

Posted March 23rd, 2012 in handling stolen goods, sentencing by tracey

“Two men from Merseyside have been jailed for handling stolen paintings by the artist LS Lowry worth £1.7m.”

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BBC News, 22nd March 2012

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Government acts against metal thieves – Home Office

Posted January 27th, 2012 in fines, handling stolen goods, press releases, theft by tracey

“Cash payments for scrap metal will be banned and penalties increased, the Home Secretary Theresa May announced today, as the government stepped up action against the growing menace of metal theft.”

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Home Office, 26th January 2012

Source: www.homeoffice.gov.uk

London riots: judge spares rioting actor whose degree at risk – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 4th, 2011 in handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, violence by tracey

“A young actor who joined in the London riots has been spared jail because he faced losing his university place.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th November 2011

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England riots: Court rejects seven of 10 sentence appeals – BBC News

Posted October 18th, 2011 in appeals, handling stolen goods, incitement, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“The Court of Appeal has rejected seven of 10 sentence appeals by people jailed over August’s rioting in England.”

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BBC News, 18th October 2011

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Calls for scrap metal controls after memorial plaques stolen – The Independent

Posted October 5th, 2011 in handling stolen goods, monuments, news, theft by sally

“There are renewed calls for a change in the laws controlling the sale of scrap metal after thieves desecrated a First World War memorial.”

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The Independent, 4th October 2011

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UK riots sentence to be challenged in court of appeal – The Guardian

Posted September 8th, 2011 in appeals, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“One of the first men to appear at a crown court after the August riots is to challenge his prison sentence in a case that could help determine how tough the court of appeal is going to be on looters and rioters in general.”

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The Guardian, 7th September 2011

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Jailed loot handler freed on appeal – The Independent

Posted August 19th, 2011 in appeals, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who accepted a pair of looted shorts from her housemate has walked free from prison after her sentence was reduced on appeal.”

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The Independent, 19th August 2011

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Manchester riots: Three jailed at crown court – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in burglary, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Three men thought to be among the first in England to appear at crown court after last week’s riots and looting have been jailed for up to two years.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2011

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Riots: magistrates advised to ‘disregard normal sentencing’ – The Guardian

“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”

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The Guardian, 15th August 2011

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Who, What, Why: Is taking rubbish illegal? – BBC News

Posted May 31st, 2011 in handling stolen goods, news, theft, waste by sally

“A woman has admitted handling stolen goods after being accused of taking potato waffles, pies, and 100 packets of ham from a bin outside of a Tesco Express in Essex. But if something is thrown away, when is it illegal to take it?”

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BBC News, 31st May 2011

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Armed robber who posed with stolen cash and diamond ring jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted September 3rd, 2010 in firearms, handling stolen goods, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“An armed robber who posed with wads of cash and a diamond ring following a violent raid was jailed for 10 years on Wednesday.”

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Daily Telegraph, 2nd September 2010

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Antiques dealer guilty of handling stolen Shakespeare folio – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 9th, 2010 in handling stolen goods, news by sally

“Raymond Scott, 53, was found guilty of handling stolen goods and removing stolen property from the UK in relation to the book, which has been described as part of England’s ‘cultural legacy’. However he was cleared of stealing the work.”

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Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2010

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Ruthless ‘inseparable trio’ jailed for life – The Independent

Posted February 12th, 2010 in arson, conspiracy, criminal damage, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing by sally

“An ‘inseparable trio of hardcore criminal gang members’ who stole more than £1 million from a Securitas van and conspired to murder a 40-year-old man were jailed for life today.”

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The Independent, 12th February 2010

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Prince Charles’s wedding harpist guilty of handling stolen goods – The Guardian

Posted December 8th, 2009 in handling stolen goods, news by sally

” A  former royal harpist was found guilty today [7th December] of handling stolen goods while battling a drug addiction.”

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The Guardian, 7th December 2009

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Man jailed over footballer raid – BBC News

Posted January 27th, 2009 in handling stolen goods, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for two-and-a-half years for handling a haul of goods stolen from the Liverpool midfielder Lucas Leiva.”

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BBC News, 27th January 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk