Boys, 10 and 11, will not testify in rape trial – BBC News

Posted May 21st, 2010 in attempted murder, attempts, children, news, rape, young offenders by sally

“Two boys on trial for raping an eight-year-old girl will not be giving evidence, it has been confirmed.”

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BBC News, 19th May 2010

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Somerset man tried to smother his wife with pillow – BBC News

Posted February 24th, 2010 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news by sally

“A prominent Rotarian from Somerset has been sent to prison for eight years after admitting trying to smother his ex-model wife with a pillow.”

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BBC News, 23rd February 2010

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Conwy man jailed for 20 years for fencing pin attack – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2010 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for 20 years after being found guilty of trying to murder his ex-partner with a 4ft 6in (1.2m) metal fencing pin.”

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BBC News, 29th January 2010

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Questions about the decision to prosecute Kay Gilderdale – Crown Prosecution Service

“A question has arisen as to whether it was in the public interest for the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) to have prosecuted Kay Gilderdale for attempted murder.”

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Crown Prosecution Service, 26th January 2010

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Improving and clarifying the law on conspiracy and attempts to commit crimes – Law Commission

Posted December 10th, 2009 in attempts, conspiracy, special report by sally

“On 10 December 2009 we published our report on Conspiracy and Attempts.  This report makes recommendations to reform the law governing the criminal liability of those who agree, or attempt, to commit offences.”

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Law Commission, 10th December 2009

Source: www.lawcom.gov.uk

Man jailed over pensioner attack – BBC News

Posted October 16th, 2009 in assault, attempts, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A Lancashire man who admitted sexually assaulting an elderly woman has been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 15th October 2009

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Man jailed for 25 years for hammer attack on pregnant girlfriend – The Guardian

Posted October 15th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A ‘wicked and callous’ father-to-be was jailed for 25 years today for trying to murder his heavily pregnant girlfriend, hoping to benefit from her will and start a new life with another woman.”

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The Guardian, 15th October 2009

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Man guilty of firebombing attacks – BBC News

Posted October 7th, 2009 in arson, attempted murder, attempts, murder, news by sally

“A car dealer has been convicted of ordering fire bomb attacks on the homes of two Essex Police officers.”

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BBC News, 6th October 2009

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Petrol attack man jailed – The Independent

Posted September 30th, 2009 in arson, attempted murder, attempts, murder, news by sally

“A ‘highly dangerous’ man was locked up indefinitely today for what a judge described as a ‘horrific’ offence of attempted arson.”

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The Independent, 30th September 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk

Michael Shields: statement by the Justice Secretary – Ministry of Justice

Posted September 10th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, pardons, press releases by sally

“The Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement about Michael Shields.”

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Ministry of Justice, 9th September 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Predator jailed for sex attacks – BBC News

Posted September 9th, 2009 in attempts, kidnapping, mental health, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A schizophrenic sexual predator who tried to rape a schoolgirl and three women in London has been detained indefinitely in a mental hospital.”

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BBC News, 8th September 2009

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

Justice Secretary pardons Shields – BBC News

Posted September 9th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“Liverpool fan Michael Shields has been pardoned by Justice Secretary Jack Straw.”

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BBC News, 9th September 2009

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Man jailed over 1995 sex attack – BBC News

Posted September 4th, 2009 in attempts, news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for 21 months for attempting to rape a woman in Bristol nearly 14 years ago.”

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BBC News, 4th September 2009

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‘Salsa affair’ stab man is jailed – BBC News

Posted July 31st, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A 66-year-old man who tried to murder his young Filipino wife after she had an affair with a salsa teacher has been jailed for 18 years.”

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BBC News, 30th July 2009

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Son convicted of plot to kill over-protective parents – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 30th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, conspiracy, murder, news by sally

“Christopher Monks has been convicted of plotting to kill his adoptive parents with a friend he met on the internet, because he thought they were over-protective and treated him like a child.”

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Daily Telegraph, 30th July 2009

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk

Husband jailed for shooting rival – BBC News

Posted July 10th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, firearms, news, sentencing by sally

“A jealous husband who tried to ‘execute’ a love rival in a barbershop as he cut a child’s hair has been jailed indefinitely.”

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BBC News, 10th July 2009

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Jack Straw statement on Michael Shields – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 3rd, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw has made a statement on the Michael Shields case.”

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Ministry of Justice, 2nd July 2009

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

Straw refuses pardon for jailed football fan – The Independent

Posted July 3rd, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“Justice Secretary Jack Straw today refused an appeal for a pardon by jailed football fan Michael Shields.”

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The Independent, 2nd July 2009

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Pardon decision imminent on jailed Liverpool fan Shields – The Guardian

Posted June 29th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“A decision whether to pardon the jailed Liverpool football fan Michael Shields is days away, the Ministry of Justice has confirmed. The decision could set a precedent for cases of Britons convicted abroad on contested evidence.”

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The Guardian, 26th June 2009

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

The football fan, his fight for freedom, and a dilemma for Jack Straw

Posted June 25th, 2009 in attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, pardons by sally

“Michael Shields says he is an innocent man. The Government has the power to pardon him – but risks provoking a diplomatic row.”

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The Independent, 25th June 2009

Source: www.independent.co.uk