‘A 42-year-old man given a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a six-year-old boy nearly 30 years ago is waiting for a ruling on an appeal.’
The Independent, 4th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man has been found guilty of murdering his 10-month-old stepson, Jacob Crouch, who was left with dozens of injuries, including at least 39 rib fractures, in the run-up to his death.’
The Guardian, 2nd August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A mum and dad who caused the death of their five-month-old baby girl have been jailed.’
BBC News, 27th July 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A mother has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her nine-year-old son, who was found unresponsive in a cold bath with 50 injuries over his body, while her partner has been found guilty of his murder.’
The Guardian, 13th June 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man who shook his seven-week-old son so violently that he was left brain damaged has been jailed for 10 years and nine months.’
BBC News, 4th May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man who poisoned a disabled nine-year-old boy with amphetamines has been sentenced to 32 months in prison.’
BBC News, 3rd May 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A group of former pupils who were subjected to sexual and physical abuse at a school have begun legal action against the council which ran it.’
BBC News, 5th April 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘New research is aiming to reduce the number of babies dying or being left with disabilities after being shaken.’
BBC News, 23rd March 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The Council has published updated sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of child cruelty offences in England and Wales, following consultation.’
Sentencing Council, 7th March 2023
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
‘A woman has been found guilty of the manslaughter of her three-year-old stepson but acquitted of his murder.’
BBC News, February 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A High Court judge recently granted an application to reopen findings of fact in a case centring on allegations of serious non-accidental injury. Rajni Virk considers the decision and practical issues that arise.’
Local Government Lawyer, 17th February 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘A Court of Appeal judge has dismissed a mother’s appeal in care proceedings, despite expressing a number of concerns “about the prolonged and tortuous process that followed the fact-finding hearing”.’
Local Government Lawyer, 31st January 2023
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The murder of a five-year-old boy has prompted a review into how the NHS, social services, police and schools share information. It was one of the recommendations of the report into Logan Mwangi’s death which ministers said will be adopted.’
BBC News, 25th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The involvement of professionals in the life of a five-year-old who was murdered by his family and dumped in a river will be put under the spotlight.’
BBC News, 24th November 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman and her partner have each been sentenced to 39 years in prison for the “horrific” murder of 15-year-old Sebastian Kalinowski.’
The Guardian, 4th November 2022
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A mother has been found guilty of cruelty towards her young son, who was killed by her boyfriend.’
The Independent, 24th October 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Six-year-old Rikki Neave disappeared after leaving home for school in November 1994 – his body was discovered the following day. A BBC investigation has found that police ignored scientific evidence to build a case against his mother, leaving his killer free for more than 20 years.’
BBC News, 3rd October 2022
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Claimants in two unconnected cases recently won their appeals over the striking out of their claims in negligence brought against the local authorities arising out of the exercise of their statutory functions under the Children Act 1989. Sarah Erwin-Jones and Louse Fisher consider the implications of this decision.’
Local Government Lawyer, 16th September 2022
Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk
‘The Sentencing Council is consulting on updated sentencing guidelines for offenders convicted of child cruelty offences, including causing or allowing death or serious injury, or neglect in England and Wales.’
Family Law, 11th August 2022
Source: www.familylaw.co.uk
‘The adoptive mother of Tony Hudgell, a little boy who was tortured by his parents, has said she is “over the moon” that his birth mother may not be released from jail this week as planned.’
The Independent, 11th August 2022
Source: www.independent.co.uk
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