Kaylea Titford had no care plan in place when she died, review finds – The Guardian

‘A 16-year-old girl with “significant and chronic disabilities” who died in squalor at her family home in rural mid-Wales did not have a care plan in place, a child practice review into her death has found.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2024

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Solicitor jailed after falling for scam loses appeal against sentence – Legal Futures

Posted March 13th, 2024 in appeals, fraud, imprisonment, law firms, news, sentencing, solicitors by sally

‘The former senior partner of a Norfolk law firm, jailed for four years last September for fraud, has failed in his appeal against sentence.’

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Legal Futures, 13th March 2024

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Harlow man jailed for murdering friend and cutting up body – BBC News

Posted March 13th, 2024 in forensic science, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his friend and cut up his body with power tools has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years.’

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BBC News, 12th March 2024

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Prisoner describes ‘torture’ of indefinite jail term as he makes landmark public parole bid – The Independent

Posted March 11th, 2024 in human rights, imprisonment, mental health, news, parole, prisons by tracey

‘The first IPP prisoner to have his parole bid held in public has revealed how each day is “torture” serving a sentence with no release date.’

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The Independent, 10th March 2024

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‘Sadistic’ man who filmed his dogs killing wild animals jailed – BBC News

Posted March 8th, 2024 in animal cruelty, animals, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

A “sadistic” man who filmed the brutal torture, mutilation and killing of dozens of wild animals has been jailed.

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BBC News, 7th March 2024

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An interesting sentencing exercise – St Pauls Chambers

‘On 4.2.24 CLOWES was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years for gross negligence manslaughter.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024

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Pair jailed over county lines drugs operation – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2024 in drug offences, drug trafficking, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men have been jailed for their part in county lines drug dealing.’

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BBC News. 1st March 2024

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Father of Brianna Ghey killer Eddie Ratcliffe jailed for sex offences – The Guardian

‘The father of one of Brianna Ghey’s killers has been sentenced to 15 months after pleading guilty to indecent exposure and taking an indecent image of a child.’

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The Guardian, 29th February 2024

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Calls to end the ‘living nightmare’ of indefinite jail terms ahead of crunch Lords debate – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2024 in bills, criminal justice, human rights, imprisonment, mental health, news, prisons, sentencing by tracey

‘Mental health, human rights and criminal justice experts have made a joint plea for parliament to end the “living nightmare” of indefinite jail terms, following a series of revelations by The Independent. Thousands of prisoners have been left languishing in jail for years longer than their minimum tariff, and with no hope of release, under imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences – which were scrapped more than a decade ago amid human rights concerns.’

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The Independent, 26th February 2024

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Suffolk couple stole £200K intended for disabled son’s care – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2024 in benefits, carers, children, disabled persons, families, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing, theft by tracey

‘A couple claimed more than £200,000 for care for their disabled son, but kept the money to fund their own “extravagant lifestyle”.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2024

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Luton drug dealers jailed for modern slavery offence – BBC News

‘Two men who sent a vulnerable teenager more than 100 miles from his home to sell Class A drugs have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2024

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Asylum seeker with home-made boat sentenced after four migrants die in Channel – The Independent

‘An asylum seeker has been detained for nine years and six months for the manslaughter of fellow migrants who drowned trying to cross the English Channel.’

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The Independent, 23rd February 2024

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Killer nurse Lucy Letby in final bid to appeal convictions – The Independent

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in appeals, attempted murder, children, imprisonment, juries, murder, news, nurses, retrials by michael

‘Lawyers for Letby will ask senior judges for permission to bring an appeal against all her convictions at the hearing in London provisionally listed for April 25, a judiciary spokeswoman confirmed on Friday [23rd February]’

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The Independent, 23rd February 2024

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Snapchat rape: Plea to other possible victims after man jailed – BBC News

Posted February 23rd, 2024 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, internet, news, police, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by michael

‘More potential victims have been urged to come forward after a man was jailed for raping a girl he met on Snapchat.’

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BBC News, 22nd February 2024

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Teachers in England could face ban for failing to report evidence of sexual abuse of children – The Guardian

‘Teachers in England face being banned if they fail to report evidence of children being subjected to sexual abuse under plans for new legislation announced by the home secretary, James Cleverly.’

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The Guardian, 21st February 2024

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Tougher sentences for ‘rough sex’ killers – Ministry of Justice

‘Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.’

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Ministry of Justice, 14th February 2024

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People smuggler jailed for cramming migrants in van compartment – Home Office

‘A people smuggler has been jailed for cramming 7 migrants into a one-person sleeping compartment and brazenly trying to enter the UK.’

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Home Office, 16th February 2024

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Company fined £450,000 and director and site manager sentenced following death of labourer – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A company has been fined £450,000 and the firm’s director has received a suspended prison sentence after a labourer was crushed to death at a construction site.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 15th February 2024

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Grantham: Men jailed for dealing heroin and £1m-worth of cocaine – BBC News

Posted February 19th, 2024 in conspiracy, drug offences, drug trafficking, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Six men who were involved in bringing £1m-worth of cocaine to the streets of Lincolnshire have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 17th February 2024

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Woman jailed for seven years for handing over girl, 3, for female genital mutilation – The Independent

Posted February 19th, 2024 in child cruelty, children, female genital mutilation, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A British woman has been jailed for seven years in a legal first after she was found guilty of handing over a three-year-old who was subjected to female genital mutilation.’

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The Independent, 17th February 2024

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