Cash machine gang jailed – The Guardian

Posted February 21st, 2012 in burglary, gangs, news, sentencing by tracey

“A gang behind a series of cash machine burglaries have been jailed for a total of nearly 20 years.”

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The Guardian, 20th February 2012

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Gang members get life terms for East Dulwich bus murder – BBC News

Posted February 16th, 2012 in gangs, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Three gang members have been given life terms for murdering a teenager who was stabbed 24 times in south-east London.”

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BBC News, 16th February 2012

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Sylvester Akapalara murder: Man jailed for 30 years – BBC News

Posted February 16th, 2012 in attempted murder, attempts, firearms, gangs, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A gang member who killed a promising young athlete in south-east London has been jailed for a minimum of 30 years.”

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BBC News, 16th February 2012

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Drug mule jailed for double murder – The Guardian

Posted February 15th, 2012 in drug offences, gangs, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A former cage fighter has been jailed for life for killing two gangland enforcers linked to an IRA drugs ring.”

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The Guardian, 14th February 2012

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Payout of £600,000 after child witness put at risk – BBC News

Posted February 15th, 2012 in anonymity, children, Crown Prosecution Service, damages, gangs, news, police, witnesses by sally

“The Crown Prosecution Service and Met Police paid a family more than £600,000 ($943,000) in damages and costs after a child witness was identified to a gang.”

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BBC News, 15th February 2012

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Government targets illegal firearms – Home Office

Posted February 10th, 2012 in consultations, firearms, gangs, press releases, young offenders by tracey

“A consultation on strengthening the law on illegal firearms was launched by Home Secretary Theresa May today as part of the government’s drive to end gang and youth violence.”

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Home Office, 8th February 2012

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UK Border Agency removes gang members – Home Office

Posted February 10th, 2012 in crime prevention, deportation, gangs, press releases by tracey

“A joint operation between the UK Border Agency and Metropolitan Police and has led to eight major gang members being deported back to their home countries.”

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Home Office, 9th February 2012

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Teenager jailed for breaching new gang injunction – BBC News

Posted February 2nd, 2012 in gangs, injunctions, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager from north London has become the first in England or Wales to be jailed for breaching a new gang injunction.”

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BBC News, 1st February 2012

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Anti-gang efforts hampered by legal confusion, warn MPs – The Guardian

“Efforts to tackle gang-related violence are being hampered by confusion over the complex law on joint enterprise, which could deter witnesses from coming forward, according to a report by the Commons justice select committee.”

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The Guardian, 17th January 2012

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Five guilty of schoolboy stabbing – The Independent

Posted November 15th, 2011 in gangs, murder, news, school children by sally

“Five teenagers were today convicted of killing a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed to death as he arrived at school.”

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The Independent, 14th November 2011

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IPCC to probe Scotland Yard after London ‘gang’ shooting – The Independent

Posted November 8th, 2011 in complaints, gangs, news, police, violence by sally

“Scotland Yard will be investigated after officers sent to protect mourners at the funeral of a teenager with suspected gang links failed to prevent the shooting of one of his friends when he left the cemetery.”

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The Independent, 5th November 2011

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Home Secretary Theresa May has published a cross-government strategy today to end gang and youth violence – Home Office

Posted November 2nd, 2011 in gangs, press releases, violent offenders, young offenders by tracey

“Home Secretary Theresa May has published a cross-government strategy today to end gang and youth violence.”

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Home Office, 1st November 2011

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Gang-related sexual exploitation inquiry launched to combat child abuse – Daily Telegraph

Posted October 14th, 2011 in child abuse, gangs, inquiries, news, sexual grooming by tracey

“A two year inquiry will be launched that will investigate gang-related sexual exploitation of British children amid fears more than 10,000 young people are being abused.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th October 2011

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UK riots: courts could be asked to dock benefits – The Guardian

Posted September 8th, 2011 in benefits, gangs, news, penalties, rehabilitation, violent disorder by sally

“Magistrates and crown court judges could be asked to dock benefits from convicted criminals under preliminary proposals being drawn up by the government in response to the riots, the Guardian can reveal.”

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The Guardian, 7th September 2011

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Government plans ‘tougher approach to organised crime’ – The Independent

“The Government today promised a ‘much tougher approach to organised crime’ as it outlined a new strategy to tackle drug gangs and fraudsters.”

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The Independent, 28th July 2011

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A more American legal model for gang violence? – The Guardian

Posted July 25th, 2011 in gangs, homicide, news, Supreme Court, violence by tracey

“The supreme court’s decision in R v Gnango could change controversial area of joint enterprise law.”

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The Guardian, 25th July 2011

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Gun murder gang pair get 32 years – The Independent

Posted April 13th, 2011 in gangs, London, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Two members of a murderous gun gang were jailed for life today for the murder of an innocent 16-year-old girl shot dead when a tit-for-tat revenge hit went wrong.”

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The Independent, 12th April 2011

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Beshenivsky killer Mustaf Jama loses appeal – BBC News

Posted March 30th, 2011 in appeals, gangs, murder, news, police by sally

“A man who murdered a Bradford policewoman during a bungled robbery has lost an appeal against his conviction.”

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BBC News, 28th March 2011

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Youths face life for boy’s murder – The Independent

“Three youths face life sentences after being found guilty today of murdering schoolboy Nicholas Pearton.”

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The Independent, 10th March 2011

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Council seeks more ‘gang injunctions’ – The Guardian

Posted March 7th, 2011 in gangs, injunctions, news by sally

“Southwark council, which became the first to obtain a court order against a gang member, is drawing up a list of more suspects.”

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The Guardian, 4th March 2011

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