Valdo Calocane: CPS to be investigated over handling of Nottingham killer case – The Guardian

‘Prosecutors are to be investigated for their handling of the Valdo Calocane case, including their decision to accept his manslaughter pleas, the attorney general has announced.’

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The Guardian, 30th January 2024

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Nottingham attacks: attorney general considering killer’s sentence for review – The Guardian

‘The attorney general is considering whether judges should review the sentence of the Nottingham killer Valdo Calocane after receiving a submission that it could be unduly lenient.’

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The Guardian, 26th January 2024

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Four jailed after murder of rappers during revenge gang raid were 45 shots where fired – The Independent

Posted January 24th, 2024 in firearms, gangs, imprisonment, murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

‘Four men have been jailed for at least 38 years for murdering two rappers who were stabbed and shot in a “horrific” gang-related revenge attack.’

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The Independent, 23rd January 2024

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Pair killed man then went shopping with his money – BBC News

Posted January 22nd, 2024 in fraud, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man and woman from Bradford have been jailed for life for murdering a vulnerable grandfather in his own home.’

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BBC News, 22nd January 2024

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Daughter of murdered MP David Amess taking legal action against police and Home Office – The Independent

Posted January 18th, 2024 in government departments, murder, news, personal injuries, police, terrorism by sally

‘The daughter of murdered MP Sir David Amess is suing the police and government for failing to stop his death.’

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The Independent, 17th January 2024

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Alice Wood who dragged partner under car guilty of murder – BBC News

Posted January 3rd, 2024 in domestic violence, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A woman who used her car “as a weapon” to kill her fiancé after a row at a party has been convicted of murder.’

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BBC News, 2nd January 2024

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Triple killer receives whole-life order for Nottinghamshire murder – The Guardian

Posted December 21st, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, recidivists, sentencing by sally

‘A triple killer has been given a whole-life order for murdering his neighbour after being wrongly housed next to her while on licence.’

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The Guardian, 20th December 2023

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Teenagers guilty of ‘senseless’ murder of transgender girl Brianna Ghey – The Guardian

Posted December 21st, 2023 in murder, news, transgender persons, young offenders, young persons by sally

‘Two 16-year-olds have been found guilty of the “senseless” murder of Brianna Ghey, a “witty, funny and fearless” transgender girl who was stabbed 28 times in a Warrington park this year.’

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The Guardian, 20th December 2023

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Warren Burns: Men who killed man after five-year grudge jailed – BBC News

Posted December 20th, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two cousins who killed a man in a “sickening premeditated attack” at his home having held a grudge against him for five years have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 19th December 2023

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Man jailed for murdering ex-partner and dumping body near layby in Derbyshire – The Guardian

Posted December 20th, 2023 in domestic violence, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his ex-partner during an argument and dumped her body near a motorway layby has been jailed for life with a minimum of 17 years.’

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The Guardian, 19th December 2023

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James Bulger killer refused prison release by Parole Board – The Independent

‘Child killer Jon Venables has lost a Parole Board bid to be freed from jail. The 41-year-old, who tortured and murdered two-year-old James Bulger in 1993, still poses a danger to children and could go on to offend again, the Parole Board concluded.’

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The Independent, 14th December 2023

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Miscarriage of justice watchdog reviews murder conviction of ex-MI6 informant – The Guardian

‘Criminal Cases Review Commission re-examines case of Wang Yam, who was convicted of 2006 murder of Allan Chappelow in London.’

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The Guardian, 14th December 2023

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Convicted child serial killer Lucy Letby struck off nursing register – The Guardian

Posted December 13th, 2023 in children, disciplinary procedures, murder, news, nurses, professional conduct by sally

‘Child serial killer Lucy Letby has been stripped of her nursing credentials after a panel ordered she be struck off from the register at a Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) hearing.’

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The Guardian, 12th December 2023

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Shakira Spencer: three found guilty of murdering woman ‘treated like a slave’ – The Guardian

Posted December 12th, 2023 in forced labour, murder, news, preventing lawful & decent burial by sally

‘Three people have been found guilty of murdering a vulnerable woman who was tortured, starved and “treated like a slave” over many months, reducing her to a “gaunt and skeletal” appearance.’

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The Guardian, 11th December 2023

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Colin Pitchfork: Double child murderer denied prison release – BBC News

Posted December 7th, 2023 in children, dangerous offenders, murder, news, parole by michael

‘[The Parole Board] had ruled Pitchfork could be released in June, but concerns about the danger he posed caused Justice Secretary Alex Chalk to intervene, making what is known as an “application for reconsideration” in July.’

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BBC News, 7th December 2023

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Most victims of domestic homicide have contacted police or NHS, review shows – The Guardian

‘A review of 302 domestic homicides recorded in a four-year period has found that the majority of those killed had been “hiding in plain sight”, having made contact with the police, health services and other public agencies before their death.’

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The Guardian, 6th December 2023

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‘You were told’: Killed Women report shows deaths could have been prevented – The Guardian

‘Two-thirds of 115 bereaved families surveyed by Ipsos thought the fatal attack on their loved one had been very or fairly preventable.’

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The Guardian, 5th December 2023

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Cardiff: 32 years jail for North Road van driver murder – BBC News

Posted December 4th, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, robbery, sentencing by tracey

‘A robber who murdered a parcel delivery driver with his own van has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 2nd December 2023

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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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