Judge pledges more consistency in assault sentencing – BBC News

Posted March 9th, 2011 in assault, news, sentencing by sally

“New guidelines on sentencing offenders guilty of assault should ensure there is greater consistency between courts, a senior judge has told the BBC.”

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BBC News, 9th March 2011

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Broadmoor patient makes history with court appeal – The Independent

Posted March 9th, 2011 in disability discrimination, human rights, mental health, news, tribunals by sally

“A patient in Broadmoor Hospital who has spent more than two decades alongside some of Britain’s most dangerous criminals has won the right to have a review into his detention heard in public, The Independent has learned.”

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The Independent, 9th March 2011

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Old Bailey hears how judge wrestled defendant to the floor – The Guardian

Posted March 9th, 2011 in judges, news, trials by sally

“Court hears how Paul Reid’s alleged escape bid was thwarted by a double rugby-tackle from judge Douglas Marks Moore.”

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The Guardian, 8th March 2011

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