Serious care failings were a factor in son killing his father, coroner in Wales rules – The Guardian

Posted April 17th, 2024 in families, homicide, hospital orders, hospitals, inquests, mental health, news, sentencing by sally

‘A string of serious failings in the care provided for a man with schizophrenia who killed his father an hour after absconding from a psychiatric ward contributed to the death, a coroner has ruled.’

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Th Guardian, 16th April 2024

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Family anger at sentence on fatal crash driver, 19 – BBC News

‘A 19-year-old has been jailed for six years for killing two teens in a crash after speeding at more than twice the limit.’

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BBC News, 28th March 2024

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Pair jailed after police chase in Norfolk maize field ends in fatality – BBC News

‘A man has been jailed for 12 years following a fatal crash involving a police pursuit through a maize field.’

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BBC News, 26th March 2024

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Watchdog calls for murder law review amid outrage over Nottingham triple killer’s manslaughter pleas – The Independent

‘A watchdog has called for a review of murder laws following an outcry from victims’ families over the decision to allow Nottingham attack killer to plead guilty to manslaughter.’

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The Independent, 25th March 2024

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Sentencing Council to make changes to manslaughter guidelines and introduce new guidance for sentencing pregnant offenders – Sentencing Council

‘Changes to a number of sentencing guidelines have been published by the Sentencing Council following a consultation on miscellaneous amendments. The changes, which will come into effect on 1 April 2024, include amendments to the manslaughter guidelines made in response to recommendations in the Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review and the introduction of a new, dedicated mitigating factor providing guidance for courts on sentencing pregnant offenders and new mothers.’

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Sentencing Council, 18th March 2024

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Kaylea Titford had no care plan in place when she died, review finds – The Guardian

‘A 16-year-old girl with “significant and chronic disabilities” who died in squalor at her family home in rural mid-Wales did not have a care plan in place, a child practice review into her death has found.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2024

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Killed Women Count – The Guardian

Posted March 8th, 2024 in domestic violence, homicide, murder, news, statistics, women by sally

‘A project highlighting the toll and tragedy of violence against women in the UK.’

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The Guardian, 8th March 2024

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Mikey Roynon: Teens found guilty of killing 16-year-old boy – BBC News

‘Three teenagers have been found guilty of killing a 16-year-old boy with a zombie knife at a house party.’

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BBC News, 7th March 2024

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Unlawful Act Manslaughter or Gross Negligence Manslaughter? – St Pauls Chambers

‘On 29th November a jury sitting at Stafford Crown Court (Calver J) acquitted the defendant of unlawful act manslaughter and convicted him of gross negligence manslaughter.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024

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An interesting sentencing exercise – St Pauls Chambers

‘On 4.2.24 CLOWES was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years for gross negligence manslaughter.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024

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Joanna Simpson: Wife killer loses bid for release from prison – BBC News

Posted February 29th, 2024 in appeals, domestic violence, homicide, news, parole by sally

‘A man who killed his millionairess wife with a claw hammer has lost a court bid to be freed from prison.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2024

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Asylum seeker with home-made boat sentenced after four migrants die in Channel – The Independent

‘An asylum seeker has been detained for nine years and six months for the manslaughter of fellow migrants who drowned trying to cross the English Channel.’

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The Independent, 23rd February 2024

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£1.2bn Is Spent Convicting People By Association, Including Innocent Bystanders – Each Other

Posted February 21st, 2024 in bills, budgets, criminal justice, homicide, joint enterprise, news, prosecutions, statistics by sally

‘A recent report by Manchester Metropolitan University, ‘The Mounting Cost of Injustice: Calculating the Economic Cost of Joint Enterprise’, reveals that £1.2bn of taxpayer money is spent annually to convict an average of 1,088 individuals under joint enterprise.’

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Each Other, 19th February 2024

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Negligence case by schizophrenic man who killed three OAPs gets go-ahead – The Independent

‘A paranoid schizophrenic who killed three pensioners will be allowed to continue his legal challenge over his treatment from authorities before the deaths, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2024

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Ibrahima Bah: Dinghy pilot guilty over Channel migrant deaths – BBC News

Posted February 20th, 2024 in homicide, immigration, negligence, news, trafficking in human beings by tracey

‘A man who piloted a boat in the English Channel has been found guilty of the manslaughter of four migrants who drowned when it ran into difficulty.’

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BBC News, 19th February 2024

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Tougher sentences for ‘rough sex’ killers – Ministry of Justice

‘Cowards who kill their partners with sexual violence will face longer behind bars as the government continues to clamp down on domestic abuse against women.’

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Ministry of Justice, 14th February 2024

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Watchdog investigates Nottinghamshire Police over contact with killer Valdo Calocane – The Independent

‘The police watchdog is investigating Nottinghamshire Police over the force’s contact with triple killer Valdo Calocane before his brutal stabbing rampage.’

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The Independent, 13th February 2024

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Calls for review of ‘lenient’ sentence of man who left partner to die – The Guardian

Posted February 9th, 2024 in alcohol abuse, alcoholism, families, homicide, negligence, news, sentencing by michael

‘A man who avoided jail over the gross negligence manslaughter of his partner, who died after a scalding bath, should have his “unduly lenient” sentence reviewed, campaigners have said.’

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The Guardian, 8th February 2024

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Shea Gordon: Teens jailed for life after birthday party murder – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2024 in homicide, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young offenders, young persons by sally

‘Two teenagers have been jailed for life after murdering a boy at an 18th birthday party in east London.’

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BBC News, 6th February 2024

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Fatal domestic abuse reviews renamed to better recognise suicide cases – Home Office

Posted February 6th, 2024 in bereavement, bills, consultations, domestic violence, homicide, news, suicide by tracey

‘Domestic Homicide Reviews will be renamed to Domestic Abuse Related Death Reviews following calls to better recognise deaths from domestic abuse related suicide.’

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Home Office, 5th February 2024

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