Facebook reunion murder: David Hoyle killed Rebecca Bamber – BBC News
‘A man has been convicted of murdering his ex-girlfriend after rekindling their relationship on Facebook.’
BBC News, 10th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: murder
Skelmersdale man jailed for murdering Polish neighbour – BBC News
‘A man who hacked to death his Polish neighbour in a “savage and ferocious” machete attack in Lancashire has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 10th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
John McHale Tameside murder: David Platt given life sentence – BBC News
‘A man found guilty of murdering a fellow Tameside guest house resident before setting fire to his body has been jailed for life.’
BBC News, 9th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
UK judge praises students for helping overturn murder conviction – The Guardian
‘A judge has praised the “diligent” work of law students for helping overturn a former gang member’s murder conviction.’
The Guardian, 9th December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Daniel Pelka’s stepfather loses murder conviction appeal – Daily Telegraph
‘Mariusz Krezolek loses Court of Appeal bid to challenge conviction for murdering stepson Daniel Pelka, as he and boy’s mother Magdelena Luczak fail to win sentence appeal.’
Daily Telegraph, 9th December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Blindfold sex knife attack ex-wife jailed for murder attempt – BBC News
‘A woman who tried to murder her ex-husband after blindfolding him following sex and telling him she had a surprise in store has been jailed.’
BBC News, 8th December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regina v Adebolajo and another – WLR Daily
Regina v Adebolajo and another [2014] WLR (D) 519
‘A defendant’s claim that he was a soldier of Allah who was, or believed himself to be, engaged in a war or rebellion against the United Kingdom, did not amount to a defence to a charge of the murder of an off-duty soldier.’
WLR Daily, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Lee Rigby murder: Killer loses legal challenges – BBC News
‘Michael Adebolajo, one of the two men found guilty of killing Fusilier Lee Rigby, has lost legal challenges against his conviction and sentence.’
Full story
BBC News, 3rd December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chris Grayling to press ahead with probation service privatisation – The Guardian
‘The justice secretary, Chris Grayling, has told MPs he will press ahead with a decision on Wednesday to privatise the probation service, despite renewed public safety concerns and before the outcome of a high court challenge next week.’
The Guardian, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Why do we ignore the mental health aspects of crime? – BBC News
‘When 16-year-old Will Cornick admitted murdering the schoolteacher Ann Maguire, the reaction was one of shock and bewilderment.’
BBC News, 3rd December 2014
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Jimmy Savile paedophile scandal has created ‘non-stop’ flow of sex abuse cases, judges tell Chris Grayling – Daily Telegraph
‘Chris Grayling, the Justice Secretary, says huge spike in sex offence cases since former BBC DJ’s crimes were exposed has put added pressure on prison service.’
Daily Telegraph, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Regina v Brennan – WLR Daily
Regina v Brennan [2014] EWCA Crim 2387; [2014] WLR (D) 502
‘Where, on a charge of murder, there was uncontradicted expert evidence to the effect that a defence of diminished responsibility was made out and the defendant applied at the close of evidence for the case of murder to be withdrawn, the judge should not leave the case of murder to the jury simply because the Crown wanted it to be left to the jury, but should evaluate whether a properly directed jury could properly convict of murder.’
WLR Daily, 21st November 2014
Source: www.iclr.co.uk
Probation changes linked to murders – BBC News
‘Changes to the way offenders are supervised in England and Wales may have contributed to two murders, says the probation officers’ union.’
BBC News, 2nd December 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three convicted for axe killing of Paul Thrower – BBC News
‘Three teenagers who killed a man with an axe and a knife when he confronted them for abusing his girlfriend on a west London estate have been convicted.’
BBC News, 24th November 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stephen Lawrence murder: insufficient evidence to prosecute sixth suspect – The Guardian
‘A sixth man held over the murder of black teenager Stephen Lawrence will not be prosecuted due to insufficient evidence.’
The Guardian, 24th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Lee Rigby murder: MI5 to be cleared of serious failings – Daily Telegraph
‘Inquiry by Parliament’s Intelligence and Security Committee to find attack was random and largely unpreventable, according to reports.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd November 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Study identifies key traits and methods of serial killer nurses – The Guardian
‘Serial killer nurses often gain notoriety among their colleagues before their crimes are exposed because they hold detailed morbid conversation with grieving relatives, new research into the characteristics of so-called “angels of death” has found.’
The Guardian, 22nd November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
The jail that has reduced violence by helping inmates escape from the gang – The Guardian
‘Gang rivalries are driving up assaults in custody, but one prison has cut violent incidents by 75%.’
The Guardian, 19th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man who beat three sisters with a hammer in London hotel gets life – The Guardian
‘A man who beat three sisters in a “vicious and merciless” hammer attack as they slept with their young children in a luxury hotel has been jailed for life.’
The Guardian, 17th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman murdered by ex was let down by police, IPCC finds – The Guardian
‘The Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) said on Wednesday that investigations into the killer’s previous crimes were inadequate and there had been a catalogue of inaction and missed opportunities. Katie Cullen, 34, a senior nursing sister, was killed by her former partner Iman Saeed Ghafelipour, in October 2009.’
The Guardian, 12th November 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
