Two women jailed for torturing and killing pet parrot in Carlisle – The Guardian

Posted August 30th, 2023 in animal cruelty, animals, birds, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two women who tortured and killed a friend’s pet parrot during a lengthy drinking session have been jailed by a judge who described their cruelty as “beyond comprehension”.’

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The Guardian, 29th August 2023

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Couple jailed for life over murder of Wigan man they accused of rape – The Guardian

Posted August 25th, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A couple who “acted as judge, jury and executioner” have received life sentences for the murder of a Wigan man they accused of rape.’

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The Guardian, 24th August 2023

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Blackburn man who murdered stranger on her doorstep jailed – BBC News

Posted August 25th, 2023 in alcohol abuse, imprisonment, mental health, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered a woman he did not know as she sat on her doorstep while her 15-month-old baby slept upstairs has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 24th August 2023

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Man who stabbed ‘hugely popular’ Islington flower seller jailed for life – The Independent

Posted August 25th, 2023 in families, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A popular flower seller was killed in a “needless and senseless” attack by his late girlfriend’s son who has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 20 years.’

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The Independent, 24th August 2023

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Jacob Crouch: Sentence review for stepfather who murdered baby – BBC News

‘A man jailed for at least 28 years for murdering his 10-month-old stepson could see his sentence increased.’

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BBC News, 22nd August 2023

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Recall rules to be eased on indefinite jail sentences in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted August 22nd, 2023 in dangerous offenders, imprisonment, news, release on licence, sentencing by sally

‘Prisoners released on licence after serving time under an abolished and much-maligned indefinite sentencing scheme in England and Wales could have the period in which they can be recalled to prison halved under new rules.’

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The Guardian, 21st August 2023

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Ex-police officer jailed for sex with crime victim – BBC News

‘A former police officer has been jailed for having sex with a vulnerable victim of crime he met while on duty.’

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BBC News, 18th August 2023

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Statement of brave 13-year-old gets rapist more than 19 years in prison – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A man who subjected a young girl to a three-year “campaign of rape” has been jailed for over 19 years.’

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BBC News, 15th August 2023

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Bishopsgate: Two men jailed for ‘brazen’ robberies and knife attacks – BBC News

‘Two men who inflicted “savage injuries” on members of the public during a robbery and knife attack in central London have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2023

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Police officer jailed for causing death of Shante Daniel-Folkes in road collision – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A police officer has been jailed after a woman was hit and killed by a patrol car responding to a 999 call.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 7th August 2023

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Taxi driver’s attacker jailed after court intervenes – Attorney General’s Office

‘A woman who permanently blinded a taxi driver in one eye after a frenzied attack with her high heels has been jailed for three years.’

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Attorney General's Office, 7th August 2023

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Darlington FC player Marcus Maddison jailed for attack – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2023 in grievous bodily harm, imprisonment, news, sentencing, sport by tracey

‘A footballer has been jailed for attacking a 60-year-old woman.’

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BBC News, 8th August 2023

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Cambridge rogue trader jailed for targeting elderly – BBC News

Posted August 9th, 2023 in criminal behaviour orders, elderly, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A rogue trader who targeted elderly people despite being banned from cold calling has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 8th August 2023

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Andrew Malkinson: Justice secretary considering backdating jail cost rules – BBC News

Posted August 8th, 2023 in compensation, imprisonment, miscarriage of justice, news, retrospectivity by tracey

‘The justice secretary said he was considering backdating new rules which mean wrongly convicted people will no longer have prison living costs deducted from compensation.’

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BBC News, 8th August 2023

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Andy Malkinson: Living costs deduction scrapped for wrongly convicted – BBC News

‘A controversial rule which deducted living costs from compensation paid to wrongly jailed people has been scrapped.’

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BBC News, 6th August 2023

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Cocaine gang who hid behind fake company jailed – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2023 in drug offences, drug trafficking, firearms, gangs, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A cocaine dealing gang who set up a fake computer company to cover up their operations has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 3rd August 2023

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Jail for van driver who smuggled children as young as one – Home Office

‘A British man who tried to smuggle migrant children as young as 1 into the UK by hiding them behind boxes in his van has been jailed for 4 years.’

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Home Office, 28th July 2023

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Far-right satanist on terrorist watch jailed for making child abuse image – The Guardian

‘A convicted satanist and far-right extremist who was given a suspended sentence as a teenager has now been imprisoned after admitting further crimes including making an indecent photograph of a child.’

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The Guardian, 3rd August 2023

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Tomasz Waga: Cannabis factory pair linked to murder jailed – BBC News

Posted August 4th, 2023 in drug offences, gangs, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, theft by tracey

‘The operators of a cannabis factory targeted by a thief who was then murdered have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 3rd August 2023

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Shoplifters who commit repeat offences to face prison – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2023 in burglary, imprisonment, news, recidivists, sentencing, theft, violent offenders by sally

‘Shoplifters, burglars and violent criminals who commit repeat offences will be handed mandatory prison sentences under plans being drawn up by ministers.’

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The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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