Man jailed after Tate Modern Picasso painting attack – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed after punching a £20m Picasso painting and ripping it from the wall at the Tate Modern art gallery in London.’
BBC News, 25th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: imprisonment
‘I Spent 12 Years In Prison For A Crime I Didn’t Commit. Here’s What I Learned’ – Each Other
‘“There are so many people in British prisons that don’t deserve to be there,” said ex-inmate-turned-journalist Raphael Rowe.’
Each Other, 24th August 2020
Source: eachother.org.uk
Manchester Arena bombing: Hashem Abedi jailed for at least 55 years – The Guardian
‘Hashem Abedi, the brother of the Manchester Arena bomber, has been given a life sentence with a minimum of 55 years in prison for the murder of 22 people.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tashan Daniel: Man jailed for London Underground murder – BBC News
‘A man has been jailed for murdering an athlete on a London Underground platform in a “chance encounter” fight.’
BBC News, 20th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
London murderer and serial rapist jailed for at least 37 years – The Guardian
‘A serial attacker who raped four women and murdered his final victim, dumping her body in a children’s playground, has been jailed for life after an eight-year extradition battle.’
The Guardian, 20th August 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Man jailed for biting Rochdale PC during attack on officers – BBC News
‘A man who attacked three police officers during the Covid-19 lockdown, one of whom he bit, has been jailed.’
BBC News, 18th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mark Taylor: ‘Predatory paedophile’ jailed for 14 years – BBC News
‘A “predatory paedophile” described by police as “every parent’s nightmare” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 7th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Discount for early guilty pleas ‘could be abolished’ – report – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Automatically discounted prison sentences for criminals who plead guilty at the earliest opportunity may be abolished in a bid to secure public confidence, it has been reported today.’
Law Society's Gazette, 7th August 2020
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Jail for builder Rob Hayel who ‘left homes at risk of collapse’ – BBC News
‘An “immoral” builder who left homes at risk of “catastrophic structural collapse” has been jailed.’
BBC News, 6th August 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
PC Andrew Harper killing: ringleader sentenced to 16 years in prison – The Guardian
‘Relatives of PC Andrew Harper, who was dragged to his death in August 2019, have spoken of their pain at his loss as his three killers were jailed on Friday.’
The Guardian, 31st July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘Evil witch’ David Lake jailed for ‘sadistic’ sex attack – BBC News
‘A self-styled “evil black witch” has been jailed for life for a violent sex attack on a shopkeeper in his 70s.’
BBC News, 31st July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Grime artist Solo 45 jailed for 24 years for multiple rapes – The Guardian
‘The grime artist Solo 45, whose real name is Andy Anokye, has been jailed for 24 years for holding four women against their will and raping them repeatedly.’
The Guardian, 30th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Sarah Hassall murder: Brian Manship jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the “inexplicable” murder of a woman who he “lured” to his flat after meeting in a pub.’
BBC News, 30th July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judges reject terror offender’s challenge of early release ban – BBC News
‘An attempt by terrorism offender Mohammed Zahir Khan to overturn a ban on early release from prison has been thrown out by the High Court.’
BBC News, 30th July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for ‘motiveless’ murder of David Williams in Glynneath – BBC News
‘A man has been sentenced to a minimum of 16 years in prison for the “motiveless” murder of a 73-year-old.’
BBC News, 16th July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
The impact of COVID-19 on sentencing – Park Square Barristers
‘This article reviews two Court of Appeal cases which have considered the effect that COVID-19 can have in sentencing in cases where the custody threshold has been passed. In summary, the cases make clear that the adverse effects the pandemic has had on prison life is a relevant factor a sentencing court can take into consideration in deciding: 1) whether to impose a suspend a sentence; and 2) the length of any immediate custodial sentence.’
Park Square Barristers, 3rd July 2020
Source: www.parksquarebarristers.co.uk
Man jailed for attempting to steal Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral – The Guardian
‘A man who attempted to steal a priceless copy of Magna Carta from Salisbury Cathedral to prove it was a fake has been jailed for four years.’
The Guardian, 10th July 2020
Source: www.theguardian.com
Tougher sentences for attacks on emergency workers considered – BBC News
‘Plans to double the maximum jail term for criminals who assault emergency workers to two years are being considered by the government.’
BBC News, 13th July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Danny Dix killing: Three jailed over Rotherham attack – BBC News
‘Three men have been jailed for killing a father-of-one in a fight following a football match.’
BBC News, 9th July 2020
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Former Uber driver who plotted tourist terror rampage jailed for life after five-month undercover operation – Daily Telegraph
‘A jihadist who plotted a gun and knife rampage at busy London tourist sites has been jailed for life following a five-month undercover operation.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2020
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
