1948 Malayan killings case reaches UK Supreme Court – BBC News
‘Relatives of 24 men killed by British troops in Malaya in 1948 will take their demands for a public inquiry to the Supreme Court later.’
BBC News, 22nd April 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: firearms
Three found guilty over gambler’s killing – The Guardian
‘A woman has been found guilty of luring a professional gambler into bringing her to his flat, where he was kicked to death for the sake of his winnings.’
The Guardian, 15th April 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Military historian jailed for exposing himself to farmer overturns restraining order – Daily Telegraph
‘Military historian Kenneth Ward who was jailed in 2011 for exposing himself to a female neighbour is told he can move back to his former home after a restraining order is relaxed.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th April 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed after shooting a police officer – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for 12 years for shooting a police officer in south-east London following a car crash.’
BBC News, 28th March 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mark Duggan shooting: armed officers cleared of wrongdoing – The Guardian
‘The police watchdog has cleared armed officers of any wrongdoing in the killing of Mark Duggan, saying it was likely that he was in the process of throwing away a handgun when he was shot.’
The Guardian, 25th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Protecting the Innocent – BBC Law in Action
‘Dwaine George was sent to prison in 2001 for murder. Aged 18 and a member of a Manchester gang, he was convicted for shooting dead another 18-year-old and sentenced to life imprisonment. But Dwaine George said he didn’t do it and continued to protest his innocence throughout the 12 years he eventually served. He was finally vindicated by the Court of Appeal shortly before Christmas, when his conviction was quashed.’
BBC Law in Action, 12th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
RAF man jailed for shooting comrade in ‘party trick’ gone wrong – Daily Telegraph
‘SAC Liam Gadsby had previously boasted to colleagues that he could pull the trigger on a loaded pistol without a bullet being fired.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th February 2015
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Durham deer-death officers guilty of gross misconduct – BBC News
‘Two police officers who bludgeoned an injured deer to death have been removed from firearms duties after being found guilty of gross misconduct.’
BBC News, 23rd January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Men jailed over Haringey street shootout – BBC News
‘An armed officer who risked his life to protect the public during a shootout in north London has been commended for his “courage and resolve”.’
BBC News, 9th January 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
London student faces jail over Isis bid – The Guardian
‘A student who wanted the black flag of Isis to fly over Downing Street is facing jail after being found guilty of planning to join rebel forces in Syria.’
The Guardian, 17th December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
PC Katie Murray jailed for leaking Cregan and drugs info to sister and ex-lover – BBC News
‘A PC who passed on intelligence about police killer Dale Cregan and planned drugs raids to her sister and drug-dealing former lover has been jailed.’
BBC News, 17th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jordan Begley death: Media can name Taser officers after 2 February – BBC News
‘Five police officers who wanted anonymity at an inquest into a man shot with a Taser will be named unless they win an appeal, a coroner has ruled.’
BBC News, 15th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regina v Shahabi-Shack – WLR Daily
Regina v Shahabi-Shack [2014] WLR (D) 533
‘Adaptations to an authorised firearm might render it a prohibited weapon for the purposes of section 5 of the Firearms Act 1968 if they involved breach of the conditions of the related firearms certificate.’
WLR Daily, 11th December 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Barrister translates “text-speak” for jury – Daily Telegraph
‘Barrister forced to translate youths’ “text-speak” into English for a jury.’
Daily Telegraph, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Phasing in new legislation – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The major piece of criminal law legislation for 2014 is the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act. It has been brought gradually into force throughout the year.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 3rd November 2014
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Puppy farmer jailed for at least 25 years for double murder – The Guardian
‘An 82-year-old puppy farmer has been jailed for at least 25 years for murdering his partner and her daughter in a double killing on his dog farm in Surrey.’
The Guardian, 31st October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Secret trial: Erol Incedal claims he was plotting robbery not terror attack – Daily Telegraph
‘The law student denies terrorism offences, saying he had contemplated committing an armed robbery or buying heroin or a gun instead’
Daily Telegraph, 31st October 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Puppy farm shootings: John Lowe murdered my family, but police ‘put the gun in his hands’, says relative – The Independent
‘The daughter of a woman shot dead by a puppy farmer has accused police of “putting the gun in the hands” of a murderer.’
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The Independent, 29th October 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Teenager who shot his girlfriend gets nine years’ detention for manslaughter – The Guardian
‘A teenage boy who shot dead his girlfriend on his birthday has been sentenced to nine years’ detention for her manslaughter.’
The Guardian, 27th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Mark Duggan officer faces misconduct investigation – The Guardian
‘‘ZZ46’ is the first officer from the operation to be served with a formal disciplinary notice by the IPCC.’
The Guardian, 26th October 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
