Boy, 16, who fell to death during scouts’ trip was unlawfully killed, jury finds – The Guardian

‘A 16-year-old scout was unlawfully killed when he fell to his death during a trip to a rugged beauty spot in north Wales, a jury has concluded.’

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The Guardian, 22nd February 2024

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Family who left arranged marriage bride in vegetative state after she was forced to take pills jailed – The Independent

‘A family who left an arranged marriage bride in a vegetative state after she was forced to take pills and doused with a corrosive substance has been jailed.’

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The Independent, 14th February 2024

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Ex-soldier William Howitt jailed over far-right bookshop terror plot – BBC News

Posted December 21st, 2023 in arson, imprisonment, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing, terrorism by sally

‘An ex-soldier who admired Adolf Hitler and planned to burn down a left-wing bookshop has been jailed for nearly five years.’

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BBC News, 20th December 2023

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Blackpool nurse and colleague jailed over drugging patients – BBC News

‘An “evil” nurse who drugged patients on a stroke unit for an “easy shift” and a healthcare worker who conspired with her have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2023

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Nurse who sedated patients on hospital stroke unit for an ‘easy life’ jailed – The Independent

‘An NHS nurse who was giving her patients on a hospital stroke unit sedatives to “keep them quiet and compliant” has been jailed for seven years and two months.’

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The Independent, 14th December 2023

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Cheshire Police employee who tipped off criminal friend is jailed – BBC News

‘A police employee who tipped off a criminal friend about a covert investigation has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 4th November 2023

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Two jailed for life for Dariusz Michalowski torture and murder in 2011 – BBC News

Posted October 27th, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing, torture by sally

‘Two men have been jailed for life for the torture and murder of a man 12 years ago in West Yorkshire.’

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BBC News, 26th October 2023

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Yousef Makki stabbing death was unlawful, new inquest concludes – The Guardian

‘The family of a teenage boy who was stabbed in the heart by his friend said they have finally got justice after a coroner ruled that he was unlawfully killed.’

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The Guardian, 25th October 2023

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Yousef Makki: second inquest begins into Manchester teenager’s stabbing – The Guardian

‘A fresh inquest has begun into the stabbing of a Manchester teenager killed by a wealthy young friend who was ultimately cleared of murder and manslaughter.’

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The Guardian, 16th October 2023

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Perverting the course of justice: an overview of the incoming sentencing guidelines – Guildhall Chambers

Posted October 10th, 2023 in chambers articles, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

‘New sentencing guidelines for the offence of perverting the course of justice will come into effect next month. These guidelines will apply to all defendants sentenced from 1st October 2023 onwards, irrespective of the date of the offence.’

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Guildhall Chambers, 25th September 2023

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Sentencing guidelines coming into effect on 1 October 2023 – Sentencing Council

Posted September 28th, 2023 in intimidation, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing, witnesses by tracey

‘On 1 October 2023, two new guidelines from the Sentencing Council for sentencing offenders convicted of interfering with the administration of justice will come into effect. The guidelines cover two offences: perverting the course of justice contrary to common law; and witness intimidation under the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994.’

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Sentencing Council, 27th September 2023

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Fears over right to protest after woman with sign at climate trial prosecuted – The Guardian

‘Civil liberty campaigners have warned that the prosecution of a woman for holding up a placard about the rights of jurors outside a court is part of the government’s increasing attacks on the right to protest.’

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The Guardian, 19th September 2023

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Driver cleared over Wolverhampton crash that killed brothers – BBC News

‘A driver accused of taking part in an “impromptu” race which killed two young brothers has been cleared of causing their deaths.’

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BBC News, 14th September 2023

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Liam Smith: Former lovers guilty of gun and acid attack murder – BBC News

Posted August 24th, 2023 in murder, news, perverting the course of justice by sally

‘A woman and her former boyfriend have been found guilty of murdering a man she met on a dating app.’

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BBC News, 23rd August 2023

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Ex-police officer jailed for sex with crime victim – BBC News

‘A former police officer has been jailed for having sex with a vulnerable victim of crime he met while on duty.’

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BBC News, 18th August 2023

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Wedding planner jailed over false claims about ex – BBC News

Posted July 18th, 2023 in news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by tracey

‘A wedding planner who wrote threatening letters and made 15 false statements about her estranged husband has been jailed for 28 months.’

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BBC News, 17th July 2023

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Sentencing guidelines for perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation offences published – Sentencing Council

‘The Sentencing Council has published two new guidelines for sentencing offenders convicted of perverting the course of justice and witness intimidation offences in England and Wales.’

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Sentencing Council, 12th July 2023

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MasterChef: Caerwyn Ash jailed for child abuse images – BBC News

‘A MasterChef contestant has been jailed for possessing child abuse images and then blackmailing police officers when he was caught.’

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BBC News, 22nd June 2023

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Epping man jailed for leaving fatally injured girlfriend in car – BBC News

‘A driver without a licence who crashed his car and abandoned his fatally injured girlfriend at the scene has been jailed for more than four years.’

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BBC News, 3rd June 2023

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Ex-CPS employee jailed for accessing sensitive case files – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A former Crown Prosecution Service employee who repeatedly accessed three case files involving allegations of serious organised crime without authorisation has been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 24th May 2023

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