Mark Evans death: Angela Ayre found guilty of manslaughter – BBC News
‘A woman who stabbed her partner after he urinated in their conservatory has been found guilty of manslaughter.’
BBC News, 15th January 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: homicide
Hillsborough disaster: David Duckenfield’s trial due to begin – BBC News
‘The manslaughter trial of the police officer in command during the Hillsborough disaster will begin later.’
BBC News, 14th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Femicide in UK: 76% of women killed by men in 2017 knew their killer – The Guardian
‘Three-quarters of women killed by men in the UK in 2017 knew the perpetrator, according to a report on femicide.’
The Guardian, 18th December 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Millionaire jailed for girlfriend’s ‘rough sex’ death – BBC News
‘A multi-millionaire who left his injured and bleeding partner to die after “rough sex” has been jailed for three years and eight months.’
BBC News, 17th December 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
On the spot: accidents at work – New Law Journal
‘A new guideline recently published by the Sentencing Council is likely to result in increased penalties for individuals responsible for fatal workplace accidents. Chris Newton reports.’
New Law Journal, 7th December 2018
Source: www.newlawjournal.co.uk
Hillsborough police chief to face 95 manslaughter charges after judge rejects bid to halt prosecution – The Independent
‘The former chief superintendent of South Yorkshire Police is to stand trial for the manslaughter of 95 fans at Hillsborough after an attempt to halt the case failed.’
The Independent, 6th December 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Farmer guilty over death of worker trapped by her hair – BBC News
‘A farmer has been found guilty of causing the death of a 20-year-old woman whose hair became entangled in a milling machine.’
BBC News, 5th November 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cot designer jailed after seven-month-old boy dies in bespoke bed – The Guardian
‘A cot designer has been jailed for more than three years after a baby boy died in a bed he made.’
The Guardian, 26th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Megan Lee: Pair guilty of girl’s takeaway allergy death – BBC News
‘Two men have been found guilty of the manslaughter of a 15-year-old girl who suffered an allergic reaction to a takeaway meal.’
BBC News, 26th October 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cot bed designer admits York baby choke death failure – BBC News
‘A designer has admitted a health and safety failing after a seven-month-old baby “choked to death” in a cot bed.’
BBC News, 24th October 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Homicide rate in England and Wales highest since 2008 – The Guardian
‘The murder and manslaughter rate in England and Wales has risen to the highest in a decade, official figures show.’
The Guardian, 18th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Number of supervised offenders charged with violent crimes rises 21% – The Guardian
‘The number of offenders charged with serious crimes including murder, manslaughter and rape while they were being monitored in the community has jumped by more than a fifth in a year in England and Wales, the Guardian can reveal.’
The Guardian, 14th October 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Fugitive speedboat owner who killed woman on first date launches appeal against conviction while still on run – The Independent
‘A man convicted of killing a woman on their first date in a speedboat crash on the River Thames has launched an appeal – despite being on the run from police.’
The Independent, 30th August 2018
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Guideline for manslaughter offences issued by Sentencing Council – OUT-LAW.com
‘Those responsible for the most serious workplace fatalities can expect custodial sentences of up to 18 years, according to new guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council.’
OUT-LAW.com, 23rd August 2018
Source: www.out-law.com
Manslaughter prosecutions of those involved in supplying drugs and legal highs: an analysis – Six Pump Court
‘The case of REBELO concerned a business run by the Defendant (D) which sold the highly toxic chemical DNP as a food supplement which promoted weight loss. On 4th April 2015, a 21 year old woman, called Eloise Aimee Parry (EP) purchased 250mg DNP tablets from him through the internet. She subsequently died on 12th April 2015 as a result of having taken them. She died of DNP toxicity. That was the verdict of HM Coroner and the finding of the jury. D was prosecuted by the Harrow Council within whose area D’s centre of distribution was located. RICHARD BARRACLOUGH QC and GORDON MENZIES were instructed to prosecute as homicide, regulatory and food law specialists.’
Six Pump Court, 15th August 2018
Source: www.6pumpcourt.co.uk
Man found guilty of killing great-niece, 11, in ‘frenzied attack’ – The Guardian
‘A man who battered his 11-year-old great-niece to death with a table leg has been found guilty of manslaughter.’
The Guardian, 16th August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Laura Huteson death: Hull man killed woman in ‘bizarre’ sex game – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for six years for killing a woman he stabbed in the throat during a “bizarre and violent” sex game.’
BBC News, 10th August 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Manslaughter: Definitive guideline – Sentencing Council
‘The new guideline will come into effect on 1 November 2018.’
Sentencing Council, 31st July 2018
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Father convicted over death of six-month-old Kayden Walker – The Guardian
‘A man whose six-month-old son died from “catastrophic” injuries, including bleeding to his brain, has been convicted of manslaughter.’
The Guardian, 1st August 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
