Avon and Somerset Police neglected cell death man – BBC News
“Failures by custody staff at Bath police station contributed directly to the death of a man found drunk in the street, an inquest has found.”
BBC News, 18th May 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: alcohol abuse
Child abuse trial judge accused of being drunk in court – The Guardian
“The legal watchdog is investigating a crown court judge after he was accused of being ‘influenced by alcohol’ during a trial in which an alleged paedophile was freed.”
The Guardian, 8th April 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Drink drivers lose right to demand blood tests – Daily Telegraph
“Motorists who are marginally over the limit are to lose the right to demand a blood test under the biggest changes to drink-drive law in over 40 years.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man admits ‘horrific’ attack on cat – The Independent
“A man killed a cat when he picked it up by a hind leg and swung it head-first into a wall at least four times, a court has heard.”
The Independent, 24th February 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Speeding drink-driver jailed for fatal M4 crash – BBC News
“A drink-driver who caused a fatal crash at speeds of more than 100mph on the M4 in Berkshire has been jailed for six-and-a-half years.”
BBC News, 1st October 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed after microwaving ‘favourite’ hamster – The Independent
“An unemployed construction worker who microwaved his favourite hamster to death was jailed for nine weeks today.”
The Independent, 22nd September 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Woman escapes jail for urinating on memorial – The Independent
“A woman branded ‘Britain’s most disgusting person’ by veterans after she was convicted of urinating on a war memorial was given a suspended sentence today.”
The Independent, 25th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
All-day drink law was a mistake, says Sir Hugh Orde – BBC News
“The 24-hour drink licensing laws were a ‘mistake’, Association of Chief Police Officers president Sir Hugh Orde says.”
BBC News, 1st August 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drunk Exeter ‘piggy back’ sex attacker, 18, jailed – BBC News
“A drunken youth who sexually assaulted two teenage girls after jumping on their backs for a piggy back ride has been jailed.”
BBC News, 1st July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Police press home secretary to call time on late-night drinking laws – The Guardian
“There was a high-pitched shriek; then the fight started. For several moments, the group of girls tore into each other before bouncers pulled them apart. Outside the 24-hour off-licence across the road, a crowd of lads cheered above a sound track of breaking bottles, swearing and heavy bass lines.”
The Guardian, 20th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Report calls for tougher drink driving laws – The Guardian
“A government-commissioned report has called for Britain’s drink driving laws to be toughened to a level that would mean some people would be over the legal limit after one drink.”
The Guardian, 16th June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
ASBO bans woman from lap dancing, pole dancing and prostitution – Daily Telegraph
“A woman alleged to have driven neighbours out of their homes by her sexual activities has been banned from inviting any men around for the night except for her brothers and the emergency services.”
Daily Telegraph, 22nd May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for killing fundraiser in Cwmbran – BBC news
“A steelworker has been jailed for three years after killing a financial adviser who was out fundraising with his friends for a local football team.”
BBC News,6th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge calls for review of 24 hour licensing laws – Daily Telegraph
“A judge has called for a review of the 24 hour licensing laws after becoming exasperated at dealing with cases of drunken violence ‘on an almost daily basis’.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
GP drove on motorway while almost five times over drink-drive limit – Daily Telegraph
“Dr Claire Nelson said she was ‘deeply remorseful’ after being placed on probation for 18 months and banned from driving for two years.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th April 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Carnage student pub crawl organiser spared jail after punching 61-year-old unconscious – The Guardian
“A student pub-crawl organiser has been given a suspended jail sentence for punching a 61-year-old man unconscious after he expressed concerns about noise during an event involving 1,000 students.”
The Guardian, 29th April 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man loses licence after drink-driving in toy Barbie car – Daily Telegraph
“A man who was caught drink-driving in a toy car with a top speed of 4mph has been banned from driving.”
Daily Telegraph, 19th April 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Offenders who commit ‘grave crimes’ must be named, says judge – Daily Telegraph
“A judge said the public deserved to know the identities of offenders who committed ‘grave crimes’ as he allowed the naming of a juvenile who killed an innocent peacemaker with a single punch.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police given more powers on under-age drinking – The Independent
“New powers aimed at making it easier for police to crack down on under-age drinkers came into force today.”
The Independent, 29th January 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Tough new powers to tackle alcohol crime announced – Home Office
“A ban on irresponsible drink promotions and a compulsory requirement to check under-18s for ID are among the final conditions of a proposed mandatory code for alcohol retailers announced by the Home Secretary, Alan Johnson.”
Home Office, 19th January 2010
Source: www.homeoffice,gov.uk
