Category: sentencing
Killer jailed after concealing victim’s body in suitcases – BBC News
‘A woman who murdered and concealed the remains of her former friend in two suitcases has been jailed.’
BBC News,4th May 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
New Acts – legislation.gov.uk
2021 c. 24 – Fire Safety Act 2021
2021 c. 21 – Animal Welfare (Sentencing) Act 2021
2021 c. 20 – Education (Guidance about Costs of School Uniforms) Act 2021
2021 c. 19 – Botulinum Toxin and Cosmetic Fillers (Children) Act 2021
2021 c. 18 – Prisons (Substance Testing) Act 2021
2021 c. 16 – Education and Training (Welfare of Children) Act 2021
2021 c. 15 – British Library Board (Power to Borrow) Act 2021
2021 c. 13 – Non-Domestic Rating (Public Lavatories) Act 2021
2021 c. 12 – Air Traffic Management and Unmanned Aircraft Act 2021
Source: www.legislation.gov.uk
Former police officer jailed for National Action membership – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A former probationary police officer has been sentenced at the Old Bailey to a total of four years and four months in prison after he was exposed as a secret member of a neo-Nazi group.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 30th April 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Longer jail terms and stricter monitoring as new terror laws gain Royal Assent – Ministry of Justice
‘The biggest shake-up of terrorist sentencing and monitoring in decades has been granted Royal Assent today (29 April 2021) – giving the courts, police and security services greater powers to protect the public.’
Ministry of Justice, 29th April 2021
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Police worker jailed for £100k evidence store thefts – BBC News
‘A former police employee who stole £100,000 of items from an evidence store has been jailed for four years.’
BBC News, 28th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man sentenced for blinding motorcyclist with egg in Wigston – BBC News
‘A man has been sentenced after blinding a motorcyclist in one eye by throwing an egg at him from a car.’
BBC News, 28th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Geoffrey Broome: Youth football coach jailed for abusing players – BBC News
‘A former youth football coach who abused players in his care had previously received a caution for spanking an 11-year-old boy, a court heard.’
BBC News, 27th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Cheshire couple jailed for sexual abuse that Judge says ‘ruined victims’ lives’ – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A couple have been jailed for sexually abusing three young girls after a judge at Chester Crown Court said they had ruined their victims’ lives.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 21st April 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Shafiul Islam death: Men jailed over robbery killing – BBC News
‘An ex-convict known as “the enforcer” and two other men have been jailed for killing a man they attacked at home.’
BBC News, 22nd April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Chef jailed for raping five women after spiking drinks – BBC News
‘A chef who raped five women after spiking their drinks has been jailed for 24 years.’
BBC News, 22nd April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Accountant given 11 years’ imprisonment for £1.3 million fraud – Crown Prosecution Service
‘An accountant who defrauded the NHS, companies, and individuals out of more than £1.3 million has been jailed recently (15 April 2021) for multiple counts of fraud and theft.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 19th April 2021
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
David Logan jailed for 10 years for killing family in Dalton crash – BBC News
‘A persistent drink-driver has been jailed for killing a father and his two children in a crash while they were out for a Father’s Day walk.’
BBC News, 19th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman jailed for providing unqualified immigration advice – Legal Futures
‘A woman has been jailed for fraud and providing unqualified immigration advice and services, with her husband sentenced to community service.’
Legal Futures, 19th April 2021
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Gloucester swimming instructor jailed for abusing 3-year-old girl – BBC News
‘A “perverted” swimming instructor who sexually abused a three-year-old girl he was babysitting has been jailed.’
BBC News, 15th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Harvey Tyrrell death: Pub owner jailed over boy’s electrocution death – BBC News
‘A pub owner has been jailed after admitting responsibility for the death of a seven-year-old boy who was electrocuted in a beer garden.’
BBC News, 16th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Oldham gang jailed for £160k supermarket thefts – BBC News
‘Six men who stole more than £160,000 worth of items from supermarkets, by setting off alarms to distract security guards, have been jailed.’
BBC News, 14th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Brown Clee Hill: Moses Christensen jailed for walker’s murder – BBC News
‘A man who murdered a walker in a random knife attack at a beauty spot has been jailed for at least 28 years.’
BBC News, 8th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Alison Chabloz jailed for anti-Semitic radio show comments – BBC News
‘A blogger has been jailed after making anti-Semitic comments on a radio show.’
BBC News, 7th April 2021
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for at least 20 years for murder of Lorraine Cox in Exeter – The Guardian
‘A man who murdered and dismembered a woman who went missing on a night out has been jailed for life and told to serve a minimum of 20 years’ imprisonment.’
The Guardian, 7th April 2021
Source: www.theguardian.com
