Prison’s use of force criticised – BBC News
“The use of force at Dartmoor Prison has been criticised in a report by the Chief Inspector of Prisons.”
BBC News, 9th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
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Burglary ‘does not deserve jail’ – The Times
“Unpaid work or a curfew could be a better way of punishing ‘less serious’ thieves, sentencing advisers recommend.”
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The Times, 9th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Dangerous Offenders – Sentencing Guidelines Council
“On 14th July 2008, the dangerous offender provisions in the 2003 Act are amended as a result of the implementation of relevant provisions in the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008. The Guide for Sentencers and Practitioners issued by the Sentencing Guidelines Council in September 2007 as an addendum to its Guideline Judgments Compendium has also been amended. The Guide brings together the statutory provisions and relevant case law for the assistance of both the judiciary and practitioners: it is not a Council guideline. As well as incorporating the effect of the new provisions into the text, a new Annex F reproduces sections 225-229 of the 2003 in amended form, including the new schedule 15A. A brief summary of the effect of the new provisions is also included for ease of reference.”
Dangerous Offenders – Guide for Sentencers and Practitioners (PDF)
Sentencing Guidelines Council, 9th July 2008
Source: www.sentencing-guidelines.gov.uk
UBS fails in bid to fight sub-prime lawsuit in London – The Times
“The Swiss bank has been told by the High Court that it must defend itself against a £100m lawsuit in the US, not in London.”
The Times, 8th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
More rapists will be convicted, promises Government – The Independent
“The Government says it will increase the conviction rate for rape, one of the most under-reported crimes.”
The Independent, 9th July 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Family of teenager killed by cyclist call for change in law – Daily Telegraph
“The family of a teenager killed by a speeding cyclist have called for a change in the law after he walked free from court with just a ‘laughable’ fine.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Daily Cause List, 9th July 2008
Source: www.hmcourts-service.gov.uk
Please note only the current day’s cause list will be accessible.
Madeleine McCann: Kate and Gerry’s fury at ‘club’ devoted to prosecuting them – Daily Telegraph
“Gerry and Kate McCann have expressed their anger at the establishment of a fee-paying ‘club’ dedicated to seeing them prosecuted over the disappearance of their daughter Madeleine.”
Daily Telegraph, 9th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Call for specialist rape squads – BBC News
“Every police force should set up a specialist squad to investigate rape allegations, a senior officer says.”
BBC News, 9th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Changes to prosecution witness anonymity rules may not save trials – The Times
“Prosecutions are at risk of not going ahead even if fast-track plans to allow witnesses anonymity in court are approved, the Director of Public Prosecutions said yesterday.”
The Times, 9th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Legal Opinion: The debate on prison sentencing is now on a knife edge – The Indepdent
“The call for automatic prison sentences to combat violence on our streets has become deafening in the past few weeks. But, pleads Robert Verkaik, Law Editor, politicians mustn’t act until they have considered the evidence.”
The Independent, 9th July 2008
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Schoolgirl jailed for theft from Freshfields – The Times
“Within three days of joining Freshfields, a schoolgirl on work experience forged her boss’s signature onto 11 cheques.”
The Times, 8th July 2008
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Woman wrongly branded a violent alcoholic must give fingerprints, says CRB – Daily Telegraph
“A woman wrongly branded a violent alcoholic and drug addict by the Criminal Records Bureau has been told she will have to allow police to take her fingerprints if she wants to clear her name.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Father kills himself in dock after guilty verdict – Daily Telegraph
“An abusive father killed himself in the dock of a court after being found guilty of a brutal assault on his baby daughter.”
Daily Telegraph, 8th July 2008
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Inquiry over ‘wrong’ armed arrest – BBC News
“Three police forces are to be investigated after armed police ordered a man to lie face-down at a railway station in a case of mistaken identity.”
BBC News, 8th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge jails kill threat murderer – BBC News
“A judge has jailed a murderer who 24 hours earlier had threatened to escape custody and kill him.”
BBC News, 8th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cases ‘at risk’ without anonymity – BBC News
“A ‘large number’ of court cases could be ‘at risk’ if judges do not have the power to grant anonymity to witnesses, MPs and peers have been told.”
BBC News, 8th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Welsh pub banned from selling alcohol – The Guardian
“A Welsh pub has been banned from selling alcohol for a month as part of a series of tough measures to reduce bad behaviour, the local council said today.”
The Guardian, 8th July 2008
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs’ bid to change abortion laws – BBC News
“A cross-party group of MPs will attempt next week to end the requirement for a second doctor to give their approval for an abortion to take place.”
BBC News, 8th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman cleared to sue Lotto rapist – BBC News
“A retired teacher has cleared the final legal hurdle standing in the way of her bid to claim compensation from a serial rapist who won £7m on the lottery.”
BBC News, 8th July 2008
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
