Category: murder

Regina v McLoughlin; Regina v Newell – WLR Daily

Posted February 21st, 2014 in human rights, imprisonment, law reports, murder, sentencing by sally

Regina v McLoughlin; Regina v Newell [2014] EWCA Crim 188; [2014] WLR (D) 82

‘The imposition of a whole life order of imprisonment was not incompatible with article 3 of the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Fundamental Freedoms because the Secretary of State had power under section 30 of the Crime (Sentences) Act 1997 to review such an order where exceptional circumstances had arisen which would justify release on compassionate grounds.

WLR Daily, 18th February 2014

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Whole life appeal – not quite a “victory” over Strasbourg – Halsbury’s Law Exchange

Posted February 20th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, sentencing by michael

‘On 18 February 2014, a specially constituted five-judge Court of Appeal (Criminal Division) handed down its judgment in the latest (but not necessarily the last) round of the Westminster vs Strasbourg battle over whole life tariffs. Much has been written already about the effect of the judgment. Some of it of questionable accuracy, quality and usefulness. [ … ] This article will attempt to provide a concise summary of the issues and effect of the judgment.’

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Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 19th February 2014

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C1 bus strangler sentenced to eight years in prison – BBC News

Posted February 20th, 2014 in attempted murder, attempts, closed circuit television, murder, news, sentencing by michael

‘A man who strangled a passenger until he passed out on a crowded bus has been sentenced to eight years in prison.’

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BBC News, 19th February 2014

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Strasbourg law does not prevent the imposition of whole life orders for “heinous” crimes – UK Human Rights Blog

Posted February 20th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, sentencing by michael

‘The Court of Appeal has today [18 February] ruled that judges can continue to impose whole life orders in accordance with Schedule 21 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003. On the facts of two individual cases, the Court increased the sentence of Ian McLoughlin to one of a whole life term for the murder of Graham Buck. The Court dismissed an appeal by Lee Newell against his whole life order for the murder of Subhan Anwar.’

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UK Human Rights Blog, 18th February 2014

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Azelle Rodney death: police marksman challenges unlawful killing verdict – The Guardian

Posted February 19th, 2014 in firearms, inquiries, judicial review, murder, news, police by sally

‘A “distinguished” police marksman is challenging a public inquiry ruling that he used excessive force when he killed robbery suspect Azelle Rodney.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2014

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Whole-life jail terms loom for Lee Rigby killers Adebolajo and Adebowale, who will be sentenced next week – The Independent

Posted February 19th, 2014 in appeals, armed forces, human rights, imprisonment, jurisdiction, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘The two men convicted of murdering Lee Rigby will be sentenced next week, after a key ruling was handed down today regarding the use of whole-life jail terms.’

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The Independent, 18th February 2014

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Three London youths charged with murder before alleged victim died – The Guardian

Posted February 19th, 2014 in murder, news, prosecutions, victims, young offenders by sally

‘Prosecutors decided to charge three youths with murder before their alleged victim died, police have said.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2014

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Whole life orders: Ian McLoughlin – Attorney General’s Office

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Statement from the Attorney General as triple killer has sentence increased.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 18th February 2014

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Daniel v State of Trinidad and Tobago – WLR Daily

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, defences, law reports, murder, Privy Council, provocation, Trinidad & Tobago by sally

Daniel v State of Trinidad and Tobago [2014] UKPC 3; [2014] WLR (D) 73

‘A defendant charged with murder could, in certain circumstances, rely on the defence of provocation, even though he himself had generated the provocative conduct.’

WLR Daily, 13th February 2014

Source: www.iclr.co.uk

‘Whole life’ sentences can continue for worst offences, appeal court rules – The Guardian

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘British judges can continue to impose “whole life” prison sentences in the most heinous cases of murder, the court of appeal has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2014

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Whole-life sentences verdict due – The Guardian

Posted February 18th, 2014 in appeals, human rights, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Leading judges are to give a crucial ruling on Tuesday on whether whole-life sentences are legal.’

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The Guardian, 18th February 2014

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Heather Arthur murder: Husband jailed for life – BBC News

Posted February 14th, 2014 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who stabbed his wife to death after discovering she was having an affair has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 13th February 2014

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Man who murdered four-year-old Riley Turner given whole-life sentence – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2014 in children, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been told he will never be released from prison after admitting the murder of a “happy and bubbly” four-year-old boy.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2014

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Police watchdog investigates vigilante murder of disabled Iranian refugee – The Guardian

Posted February 14th, 2014 in complaints, misfeasance in public office, murder, news, police by sally

‘Police watchdog investigators are carrying out house-to-house inquiries in the Bristol street where a disabled Iranian refugee was murdered by a vigilante who wrongly believe him to be a paedophile.’

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The Guardian, 13th February 2014

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Dennehy murder case: Why do women kill? – BBC News

Posted February 13th, 2014 in murder, news, recidivists, women by sally

‘Two men have been found guilty of aiding triple murderer Joanna Dennehy. What makes her case so rare, and why do women kill?’

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BBC News, 12th February 2014

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Joanna Dennehy’s two ‘willing accomplices’ found guilty – The Guardian

Posted February 13th, 2014 in aiding and abetting, attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, perverting the course of justice, preventing lawful & decent burial by sally

‘Two men “in the thrall” of triple-murderer Joanna Dennehy who were her “willing accomplices” have been convicted of offences related to her killing spree.’

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The Guardian, 12th February 2014

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Joanna Dennehy ditch murders: Pair guilty of aiding Peterborough killer – BBC News

Posted February 11th, 2014 in aiding and abetting, attempted murder, attempts, murder, news, perverting the course of justice, preventing lawful & decent burial by sally

‘Two men have been found guilty of helping triple killer Joanna Dennehy during her 12-day spree of violence.’

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BBC News,  10th February 2014

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Prince Harry death plot criminal jailed for three years – Daily Telegraph

Posted February 11th, 2014 in attempts, guilty pleas, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A convicted criminal who plotted to kill Prince Harry has been jailed for three years. Ashraf Islam, 31, said he had a ”moral right to judge” the royal because he disagreed with the work of the British Armed Forces, of which Prince Harry is a member.’

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Daily Telegraph, 10th February 2014

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Steven Williams guilty of murdering Joanna Hall – BBC News

Posted February 7th, 2014 in murder, news by sally

‘A chef who stabbed his girlfriend 40 times and waited five hours before calling 999 has been found guilty of murder at Swansea Crown Court.’

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BBC News, 6th February 2014

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Birmingham mosque stabbings: attacker insane at time, jury rules – The Guardian

Posted February 5th, 2014 in attempted murder, attempts, insanity, murder, news, wounding by sally

‘A mentally ill man who stabbed a police constable and two worshippers at a mosque was insane at the time of the offences, a jury has ruled.’

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The Guardian, 4th February 2014

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