Law Commission to review defences in cases of domestic homicide – Law Commission

Posted December 1st, 2023 in domestic violence, homicide, Law Commission, murder, news, statute law revision by tracey

‘The Law Commission today announces a new project that will review the use of defences in domestic homicide cases. The Law Commission has been asked to do this work by the Government in their response to Clare Wade KC’s Domestic Homicide Sentencing Review.’

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Law Commission, 29th November 2023

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Killamarsh: Women and children still at risk after murders, coroner says – BBC News

Posted November 30th, 2023 in child abuse, coroners, domestic violence, murder, news, probation by sally

‘A coroner has warned “insufficient” checks by the probation service continue to put women and children at risk after a quadruple murder.’

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BBC News, 29th November 2023

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David Fuller: NHS failures enabled killer to abuse bodies – report – BBC News

Posted November 29th, 2023 in hospitals, inquiries, murder, negligence, news, sexual offences by sally

‘Mortuary abuser David Fuller was able to offend without being caught because of “serious failings” at the hospitals where he worked, an inquiry has found.’

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BBC News, 28th November 2023

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Stalking victims face ‘postcode lottery’, says coroner after Gracie Spinks killing – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2023 in coroners, murder, news, police, stalking, victims by tracey

‘Stalking victims face a “postcode lottery” of support due to a lack of advocates in police forces across the UK, a coroner has said following the death of Gracie Spinks.’

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The Guardian, 27th November 2023

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Lucy Letby public inquiry formally opened by judge – BBC News

Posted November 23rd, 2023 in birth, children, hospitals, inquiries, murder, news, nurses by sally

‘The public inquiry into serial killer Lucy Letby’s crimes has formally begun although hearings may not begin until next autumn.’

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BBC News, 22nd November 2023

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Workington parents jailed for death of baby Dallas Kelly – BBC News

‘A man has been sentenced to life imprisonment for murdering his four-month-old son.’

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BBC News, 21st November 2023

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The Russell murders: is Michael Stone in prison for a brutal crime he didn’t commit? – The Guardian

‘He was jailed for the murders of Lin and Megan Russell in 1997. Now, 26 years, two trials and two appeals later, Stone’s case is being reviewed.’

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The Guardian, 22nd November 2023

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Four men found guilty of murdering Ashley Dale in Liverpool – The Guardian

Posted November 21st, 2023 in conspiracy, firearms, murder, news by sally

‘Four men have been found guilty of the murder of a Liverpool woman who was shot dead in her home last year.’

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The Guardian, 20th November 2023

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Nicola Bulley: Review of police handling of case to be published – BBC News

Posted November 21st, 2023 in conspiracy, firearms, murder, news by sally

‘A review of the police handling of Nicola Bulley’s disappearance is to be published later this morning.’

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BBC News, 21st November 2023

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Couple jailed for life for ‘wicked’ missing body murder – The Independent

Posted November 21st, 2023 in murder, news, preventing lawful & decent burial, sentencing by sally

‘A couple have been jailed for life for murdering a widower whose body was hidden and never to be found in a “wicked” act of deceit.’

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The Independent, 20th November 2023

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Gracie Spinks inquest: Police admit failing woman killed by her stalker – BBC News

‘A police force has said it failed a woman who was stabbed to death by a former colleague who had stalked her.’

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BBC News, 16th November 2023

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Victims to be protected through Sentencing Reforms – Ministry of Defence

‘Cowardly domestic abusers will continue to face time behind bars under legislation laid in Parliament today which will also see the most horrific murderers face life behind bars and rapists locked up for longer.’

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Ministry of Defence, 14th November 2023

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Olivia’s killer plans conviction appeal after losing minimum term challenge – The Independent

Posted November 16th, 2023 in appeals, children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Thomas Cashman failed in a bid to challenge his 42-year sentence for the murder of Olivia Pratt-Korbel at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday.’

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The Independent, 15th November 2023

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David Bettison death: ‘Jealous’ man murdered friend found with ex-partner – BBC News

Posted November 15th, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A “jealous” man has been jailed for life for murdering his friend, who he found with his ex-partner in a village park in Leicestershire.’

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BBC News, 14th November 2023

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Senior officer in Stephen Lawrence case was ‘corrupt’, Met document claims – The Guardian

Posted November 15th, 2023 in bereavement, children, corruption, murder, news, perjury, police, professional conduct, racism by sally

‘A former Scotland Yard intelligence chief should face a new investigation into alleged perjury, the mother of Stephen Lawrence has said, after the unearthing of documents claiming he was corrupt.’

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The Guardian, 14th November 2023

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Criminals released from prison ‘left free to kill’ as overstretched probation service in crisis – The Independent

Posted November 14th, 2023 in murder, news, prisons, probation by sally

’59 offenders being monitored after leaving prison went on to be convicted of murder in just one year – with at least five cases blamed on failings in an overstretched probation service.’

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The Independent, 13th November 2023

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Mothers who kill: A look at infanticide – Doughty Street Chambers

Posted November 14th, 2023 in birth, child neglect, children, homicide, murder, news, pregnancy, prosecutions by sally

‘Murders where mothers kill their babies are thankfully rare, however recent cases raise questions about the legal framework surrounding this offence, and whether laws concerning murder, manslaughter and infanticide are applied in a way that protects not only vulnerable children but also vulnerable women.’

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Doughty Street Chambers, 9th October 2023

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Woman found guilty of murdering toddler she was adopting decade ago – The Independent

‘A woman has been found guilty of murdering a one-year-old child she was in the process of adopting.’

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The Independent, 9th November 2023

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Paul Bryan: ‘Fantasist’ killer convicted of murder after 39 years on the run – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2023 in identity fraud, murder, news by sally

‘A “fantasist” killer who assumed the identity of a dead man who had the same name as him has been found guilty of murder some 39 years later.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2023

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Frank McKeever: Couple convicted of murder after forced ‘confession’ – BBC News

Posted November 8th, 2023 in child abuse, families, murder, news, sexual offences, video recordings by sally

‘A woman and her partner have been found guilty of killing her step-father and dumping his body after they forced him to make a “video confession”.’

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BBC News, 7th November 2023

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