Negligence case by schizophrenic man who killed three OAPs gets go-ahead – The Independent

‘A paranoid schizophrenic who killed three pensioners will be allowed to continue his legal challenge over his treatment from authorities before the deaths, the Court of Appeal has ruled.’

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The Independent, 20th February 2024

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Current Affairs Digest: Law – House of Lords Library

‘Sentences of imprisonment for public protection (IPPs) were abolished in 2012. However, this abolition did not apply retrospectively to prisoners already serving IPPs. Recent prison population data on IPPs has shown over 1,200 prisoners have never been released. This briefing examines concerns raised by campaign groups, professional bodies and international partners about the impact of IPPs on prisoners’ release prospects and mental health.’

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House of Lords Library, 6th February 2024

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Police forced to run background checks on sex abuse suspects or face sack under proposed ‘Gaia’s Law’ – The Independent

‘Police officers who fail to run background checks on sex offence suspects will face being fired under new measures proposed to parliament to crackdown on sexual predators.’

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The Independent, 1st February 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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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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Revealed: 16 years in prison for stealing a bike and no hope of release – as 7 trapped in jail kill themselves – The Independent

‘Seven inmates trapped in prison under indefinite jail terms have taken their own lives since the government refused to resentence them, The Independent can reveal. The prisons watchdog has launched investigations into a string of self-inflicted deaths amid a “worrying rise” in incidents among imprisonment for public protection (IPP) prisoners – with campaigners warning the “hopelessness” associated with the controversial sentences is having tragic consequences.’

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The Independent, 19th November 2023

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Online groomer who posed as teenage girl to abuse boys jailed – The Independent

‘A man who groomed boys online by posing as a teenage girl has been jailed, the National Crime Agency (NCA) has said.’

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The Independent, 1st November 2023

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Barrier to employment lifted for thousands of ex-offenders – Ministry of Justice

‘Over 120,000 former offenders will find it easier to get work and turn their lives away from crime following a change in the law.’

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Ministry of Justice, 30th October 2023

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Prison reforms will cut reoffending and put worst offenders behind bars for longer – Ministry of Justice

‘A fundamental shake-up of the justice system that takes dangerous offenders off the streets for longer while rehabilitating lower risk offenders has been outlined today by Lord Chancellor Alex Chalk.’

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Ministry of Justice, 16th October 2023

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Call for parole change after serial attacker jailed – BBC News

Posted October 13th, 2023 in attempted murder, news, parole, rape, recidivists, sexual offences by tracey

‘The case of a sex offender who attacked a woman in her 70s just months after he was released from prison shows the parole system needs reforming, an MP said.’

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BBC News, 12th October 2023

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Wandsworth Prison unsafe and inhumane – watchdog report – BBC News

‘A men’s prison in south-west London has been deemed “unsafe and inhumane”, a watchdog report has warned.’

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BBC News, 11th October 2023

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Shoplifters who commit repeat offences to face prison – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2023 in burglary, imprisonment, news, recidivists, sentencing, theft, violent offenders by sally

‘Shoplifters, burglars and violent criminals who commit repeat offences will be handed mandatory prison sentences under plans being drawn up by ministers.’

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The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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End to Friday prison releases calls time on damaging race against the clock- Ministry of Justice

Posted June 30th, 2023 in bills, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, recidivists, statistics by tracey

‘Thousands of prisoners vulnerable to addiction, mental health issues or homelessness will no longer be released on Fridays as a new Bill to reduce reoffending becomes law today (29 June 2023).’

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Ministry of Justice, 30th June 2023

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Pioneering initiative to force offenders to get clean or face jail time – Ministry of Justice

‘Criminals serving community orders for low level offences will be closely monitored by judges as part of a new pilot forcing offenders to clean up their acts or be put behind bars.’

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Ministry of Justice, 28th June 2023

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Paedophile jailed for murdering woman with screwdrivers – BBC News

Posted June 2nd, 2023 in child abuse, imprisonment, murder, news, recidivists, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A convicted paedophile who murdered a mother by repeatedly stabbing her with screwdrivers has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 1st June 2023

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Police reviewing how it treats indecent exposure after Wayne Couzens scandal – The Guardian

‘Police are to formally review whether they should take indecent exposure more seriously amid emerging evidence that people who commit such crimes can escalate their offending, the Guardian has learned. It comes after it was revealed Wayne Couzens, the then-Metropolitan police officer who raped and murdered Sarah Everard, had committed a series of offences where he had exposed himself before the murder.’

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The Guardian, 2nd May 2023

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Paedophile given custody of girl he then abused and got pregnant – BBC News

‘A young girl who became pregnant after abuse by a convicted paedophile had been placed in his care despite authorities knowing his past, a report has revealed.’

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BBC News, 26th January 2023

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Man leaps out of crown court dock and flees after sentencing – The Guardian

Posted January 4th, 2023 in assault, Crown Court, escape from custody, news, recidivists, sentencing by sally

‘Police are searching for a man after he leapt out of a crown court dock and fled after being sentenced for actual bodily harm.’

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The Guardian, 3rd January 2023

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Claire Foy stalker ‘likely to become a pest again’ – BBC News

Posted December 16th, 2022 in news, recidivists, sentencing, stalking by tracey

‘The sentencing of Claire Foy’s stalker has been adjourned after the court received a letter warning he would continue contacting the actress.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2022

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Terrorists face longer in jail for offences in prison – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 21st, 2022 in imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, news, recidivists, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘Terrorists who continue offending in prison will always face the prospect of more time behind bars, the Deputy Prime Minister announced today (Sunday 20 November).’

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Ministry of Justice, 20th November 2022

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