‘The mastermind behind a bungled armed robbery that saw a police officer gunned down in the street has been jailed for life.’
The Independent, 11th May 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man has been found guilty of murdering a teenager in an “unprovoked” attack on the night of the victim’s school prom.’
BBC News, 9th May 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The events in Nottingham in the early morning of 13th June 2023 prompted an outpouring of collective grief. Valdo Calocane killed three innocent people and attempted to kill three others. The suffering for the victims’ families was palpable. Calocane was originally charged with murder and attempted murder. The Crown Prosecution Service later decided to accept the guilty pleas to manslaughter on the basis of diminished responsibility. The reports of four separate psychiatrists all agreed that Calocane was suffering from an abnormality of mental functioning which arose from a recognised medical condition, and which substantially impaired his ability to form a rational judgment and to exercise self-control, such as to provide an explanation for the killings. He was sentenced in January of this year to a Hospital Order subject to restrictions (pursuant to sections 37 and 41 of Mental Health Act 1983).’
Mountford Chambers, 24th April 2024
Source: www.mountfordchambers.com
‘Three teenagers who killed a promising young rapper after bringing a knife to a girl’s 16th birthday party can be identified for the first time.’
The Independent, 4th May 2024
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‘Stephanie Panchkowry considers the mandatory minimum term for young people in the light of the recent case of Kamarra-Jarra (Ismaila) [2024] EWCA Crim 198.’
Mountford Chambers, 24th April 2024
Source: www.mountfordchambers.com
‘Rap and drill music was used as prosecution evidence for serious charges including alleged gang-related murders against at least 252 defendants in England and Wales over a three-year period, a study has found.’
The Guardian, 30th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A coroner has ruled the deaths of three people in the Reading terror attack were ”probably avoidable” as he delivered his conclusion following an inquest at the Old Bailey on Friday.’
The Independent, 27th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A panel has been told to re-examine the case of a woman hanged for the murder of her husband, two months after it rejected a bid for her to be pardoned.’
BBC News, 27th April 2024
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‘A jealous ex has been jailed for stabbing his former girlfriend’s new lover to death while he lay in bed.’
The Independent, 24th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘When can a jury be agreed and, at the same time, hung? This intriguing question is posed (and answered) by R (Yusuff) [2024] EWHC 692.’
25 Bedford Row, 28th March 2024
Source: www.25bedfordrow.com
‘A man jailed for life for the murder of four British soldiers nearly 50 years ago has had his convictions quashed by Northern Ireland’s Court of Appeal.’
BBC News, 22nd April 2024
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‘A primary school teacher has admitted killing her partner whose tied-up body was found buried in the garden.’
BBC News, 20th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘The first part in this two-part article explored the application of hate crime laws in the sentencing of Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe for the tragic murder of Brianna Ghey, a 16-year-old transgender child. This second part sets out the current statutory framework for prosecuting hate crimes in England and Wales before providing an analysis of potential shortcomings and recommendations for reform.’
2DRJ, 18th April 2024
Source: www.2drj.com
‘The well reported case of two teenagers convicted for the murder of 16-year-old transgender child, Brianna Ghey, offers an opportunity for legal practitioners to review the scope and limitations of existing hate crime legislation. The sentencing remarks of Mrs Justice Yip DBE in R v Scarlett Jenkinson and Eddie Ratcliffe, are considered in this two-part article which provides an overview of hate crime laws in England and Wales.’
2DRJ, 26th March 2024
Source: www.2drj.com
‘The families of two schoolgirls murdered in 1986 have received an apology from Sussex Police over mistakes in its investigations.’
BBC News, 18th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A retired police officer who was on duty with PC Yvonne Fletcher when she was shot dead outside the Libyan embassy in London 40 years ago today is to bring a private prosecution against one of her alleged killers.’
The Guardian, 17th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
‘A man who murdered a grandfather tried to manipulate his psychiatric assessment in order to evade justice, a judge has said.’
BBC News, 16th April 2024
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‘At least 21 men were left free to kill women after being released on bail over the course of a three-year period, figures have revealed. Campaigners have said “the system isn’t fit for purpose” and called for more to be done to protect women and girls after the shocking figures were uncovered.’
The Independent, 14th April 2024
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Sentencing Davis, Justice Cotter said: “I have no doubt that during the night you became frustrated and angry and this led to terrible violence.’
BBC News, 10th April 2024
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 22 years for murdering his four-week-old son, who was left to die from a broken neck in 2017.’
The Guardian, 10th April 2024
Source: www.theguardian.com
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