Dad who violently shook seven-week-old son jailed – BBC News

‘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.’

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BBC News, 4th May 2023

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Prisoner is suicide risk after more than two years in solitary, high court hears – The Guardian

‘A prisoner’s detention in solitary confinement in England for more than two years has been “wholly unnecessary” and has made him suicidal, the high court has heard.’

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The Guardian, 25th April 2023

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Lola James: NSPCC demands systemic change after girl’s murder – BBC News

‘The murder of a two-year-old who was killed by her mum’s boyfriend shows child protection must be a national priority, NSPCC Cymru has said.’

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BBC News, 26th April 2023

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Bristol: Man jailed for causing bus to crash into Bishopsworth house – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in criminal damage, dangerous driving, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A driver who caused a collision that saw a double-decker bus hit a house has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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Farmer jailed for ‘ecological vandalism’ of River Lugg in Herefordshire – BBC News

Posted April 21st, 2023 in environmental protection, imprisonment, news, pollution, sentencing, water by tracey

‘A farmer who hired diggers and bulldozers to illegally rip up trees along the banks of a river has been jailed for 12 months.’

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BBC News, 20th April 2023

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One jailed and three others fined over Insulate Britain roadblock protest – The Guardian

‘One protester has been jailed for five weeks and three others given fines and community service for their part in a protest to demand government action on insulation.’

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The Guardian, 20th April 2023

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Teenager sentenced for throwing fireworks at police at Merseyside asylum protest – The Guardian

‘A teenager who threw lit fireworks at police officers during a “shameful” protest outside a hotel used to house asylum seekers has been sentenced to three years’ detention.’

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The Guardian, 18th April 2023

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Rogue breast cancer surgeon Ian Paterson ‘linked to 650 deaths’ – Daily Telegraph

Posted April 17th, 2023 in cancer, doctors, imprisonment, medical treatment, news, sentencing, wounding by tracey

‘Victims of a rogue breast cancer surgeon have called for a change in the law after it was reported that he may be linked to up to 650 deaths.’

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Daily Telegraph, 16th April 2023

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The King v Arie Ali [2023] EWCA Crim 232 – Drystone Chambers

‘In this case the Court of Appeal held that the exceptional factor relating to the overcrowding conditions of the adult male prisons can properly be taken into account by a sentencing judge, particularly for short term prison sentences.’

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Drystone Chambers, 5th March 2023

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Driver caught on CCTV running over men jailed – BBC News

‘A BMW driver has been jailed for seven years after he was caught on “shocking” CCTV footage driving at a group of people in the City of London.’

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BBC News, 13th April 2023

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Wiltshire rogue traders who mocked elderly victims jailed Published 15 hours ago – BBC News

Posted April 14th, 2023 in elderly, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘Three rogue traders who filmed themselves boasting about overcharging for poor roofing work have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 13th April 2023

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Stephen Bear 21-Month Custodial Sentence Sends a Message – Intimate Image Abuse Will Not Be Taken Lightly – Mountford Chambers

‘Following the highly publicised trial and subsequent imprisonment of Stephen Bear, Fiona Clegg looks at the current position regarding disclosing private sexual photographs and films with intent to cause distress and the proposals for reform.’

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Mountford Chambers, 16th March 2023

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Teenager convicted of murdering boy in car park after killer’s mother calls 999 – The Independent

Posted April 12th, 2023 in children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, young persons by sally

‘A teenager has been sentenced to life in prison after “senselessly” murdering a 16-year-old boy in a Somerset town car park.’

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The Independent, 12th April 2023

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Deported man extradited over reckless HIV infection jailed – BBC News

Posted April 5th, 2023 in deportation, extradition, HIV, immigration, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who was deported for being in the UK illegally following an investigation into him infecting a woman with HIV has been jailed 14 years after the offence.’

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BBC News, 4th April 2023

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Thomas Parker murder: Man jailed for horseshoe attack – BBC News

Posted April 3rd, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered a fellow train passenger by hitting him on the head with a horseshoe has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 1st April 2023

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Family homes connected to man at centre of huge drugs bust seized – BBC News

‘Relatives of a man at the centre of one of the UK’s largest cocaine busts have had their homes seized by the courts.’

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BBC News, 24th March 2023

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Stephanie Jones jailed for 2 Wish Upon A Star fraud – BBC News

Posted March 24th, 2023 in bereavement, charities, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A fraudster who made up a fake counsellor to con a bereavement charity has been jailed for a year.’

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BBC News, 23rd March 2023

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Driver jailed for deliberately hitting Solihull pedestrian – BBC News

‘A driver who mounted a pavement and deliberately hit a pedestrian has been jailed for 13 years.’

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BBC News, 22nd March 2023

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Man jailed for sending racist and misogynistic messages to MP – The Independent

‘A man has been jailed for harassing and sending racist and misogynistic messages to his MP.’

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The Independent, 22nd March 2023

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The application of sentencing principles during a period when the prison population is very high – statement from the Chairman of the Sentencing Council – Sentencing Council

Posted March 20th, 2023 in codes of practice, imprisonment, news, prisons, sentencing by tracey

‘The Council is aware of concerns in relation to the current prison population in England and Wales. This raises the issue of whether the potential impact on offenders should be considered in sentencing.’

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Sentencing Council, 20th March 2023

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