Category: recidivists

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

Posted November 20th, 2023 in death in custody, imprisonment, mental health, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, recidivists, statistics, suicide by tracey

‘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

Posted November 2nd, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, internet, national crime agency, news, recidivists, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘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

Posted October 30th, 2023 in criminal records, disclosure, employment, Ministry of Justice, news, recidivists, rehabilitation, time limits by tracey

‘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

Posted October 20th, 2023 in criminal justice, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, rape, recidivists, sexual offences, statistics by tracey

‘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

Posted October 11th, 2023 in assault, government departments, health & safety, news, ombudsmen, prisons, recidivists, rehabilitation, violence by tracey

‘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

Posted June 30th, 2023 in alcohol abuse, community service, drug abuse, Ministry of Justice, news, pilot schemes, recidivists, rehabilitation by tracey

‘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

Posted May 3rd, 2023 in indecent exposure, kidnapping, news, police, rape, recidivists, sexual offences, statistics, women by tracey

‘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

Posted January 27th, 2023 in child abuse, children, custody, families, local government, news, pregnancy, rape, recidivists, rehabilitation, sexual offences, social services by sally

‘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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Victim of ex-detective sex attacker ‘felt failed’ by system – BBC News

Posted November 9th, 2022 in bail, child abuse, news, police, rape, recidivists, sexual offences, victims, women by sally

‘A woman sexually assaulted by a former police officer while he was on bail has told the BBC she was failed by the police and the courts.’

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BBC News, 8th November 2022

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Thousands more neighbourhood criminals to be GPS tracked in expansion of tagging project – Ministry of Justice

Posted October 7th, 2022 in crime prevention, criminal justice, electronic monitoring, Ministry of Justice, news, prisons, recidivists by tracey

‘The Justice Secretary, Brandon Lewis MP, has today (Tuesday 4 October) announced that more thieves, burglars and robbers will be fitted with GPS electronic tags when they leave prison, helping cut crime and keep the public safe.’

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Ministry of Justice, 4th October 2022

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Almost half of repeat knife carriers not jailed despite government pledge – The Independent

Posted August 19th, 2022 in criminal justice, homicide, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, murder, news, offensive weapons, recidivists, sentencing, statistics by tracey

‘Offenders caught repeatedly carrying knives are not being jailed in almost half of cases, despite the government’s attempt at a “two-strike” rule for prison sentences.’

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The Independent, 18th August 2022

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Man caught with explosives jailed again after breaching court requirements – The Independent

Posted August 19th, 2022 in explosives, imprisonment, news, recidivists, sentencing, terrorism by tracey

‘A man previously convicted of possessing an explosive substance has been sent back to prison for breaching court requirements, police say.’

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The Independent, 18th August 2022

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New Problem-Solving Courts to combat drug and alcohol-fuelled crime – Ministry of Justice

Posted July 18th, 2022 in alcohol abuse, alcoholism, courts, drug abuse, government departments, news, pilot schemes, recidivists, rehabilitation by tracey

‘Ground-breaking new courts will direct drug and alcohol abusers to tackle their addiction head-on or face tough consequences.’

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Ministry of Justice, 17th July 2022

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