Kaylea Titford had no care plan in place when she died, review finds – The Guardian

‘A 16-year-old girl with “significant and chronic disabilities” who died in squalor at her family home in rural mid-Wales did not have a care plan in place, a child practice review into her death has found.’

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The Guardian, 14th March 2024

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Solicitor jailed after falling for scam loses appeal against sentence – Legal Futures

Posted March 13th, 2024 in appeals, fraud, imprisonment, law firms, news, sentencing, solicitors by sally

‘The former senior partner of a Norfolk law firm, jailed for four years last September for fraud, has failed in his appeal against sentence.’

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Legal Futures, 13th March 2024

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Harlow man jailed for murdering friend and cutting up body – BBC News

Posted March 13th, 2024 in forensic science, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his friend and cut up his body with power tools has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years.’

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BBC News, 12th March 2024

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‘Sadistic’ man who filmed his dogs killing wild animals jailed – BBC News

Posted March 8th, 2024 in animal cruelty, animals, imprisonment, news, sentencing by sally

A “sadistic” man who filmed the brutal torture, mutilation and killing of dozens of wild animals has been jailed.

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BBC News, 7th March 2024

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An interesting sentencing exercise – St Pauls Chambers

‘On 4.2.24 CLOWES was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years for gross negligence manslaughter.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024

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Man who called Tory MP Mike Freer’s office saying ‘I’m coming for you’ is sentenced – The Independent

‘A 46-year-old man who called the office of Tory MP Mike Freer and said “I’m coming for you” has been given a community order.’

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The Independent, 6th March 2024

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Far-right organiser found guilty of intent to stir up racial hatred through distribution of stickers – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted March 5th, 2024 in inciting racial hatred, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A far-right activist who set up an online library of racist stickers for supporters to download and put up in their area has been jailed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 4th March 2024

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Three jailed after Redruth attack involving gun and hammer – BBC News

Posted March 5th, 2024 in attempted murder, burglary, firearms, news, sentencing, wounding by tracey

‘Three men have been jailed after a burglary and violent attack involving a shooting in Redruth.’

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BBC News, 5th March 2024

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Leeds man jailed for nightclub glass attack that left victim blind – BBC News

Posted March 5th, 2024 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A man has been jailed for 10 years and eight months for blinding a father-of-two in a “sickening” glass attack.’

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BBC News, 4th March 2024

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Pair jailed over county lines drugs operation – BBC News

Posted March 4th, 2024 in drug offences, drug trafficking, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men have been jailed for their part in county lines drug dealing.’

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BBC News. 1st March 2024

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Father of Brianna Ghey killer Eddie Ratcliffe jailed for sex offences – The Guardian

‘The father of one of Brianna Ghey’s killers has been sentenced to 15 months after pleading guilty to indecent exposure and taking an indecent image of a child.’

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The Guardian, 29th February 2024

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Man jailed for taking brother’s picture in Newcastle court – BBC News

Posted February 29th, 2024 in contempt of court, courts, guilty pleas, news, photography, sentencing by sally

‘A man who took a “light-hearted” picture of his brother in a court dock has been jailed for six months.’

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BBC News, 28th February 2024

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Upskirting Cheshire mechanic had spy cameras in his house – BBC News

Posted February 27th, 2024 in indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing, video recordings, voyeurism by tracey

‘A man who secretly filmed women and children undressing and going to the toilet has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 26th February 2024

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Climate protesters guilty of trespass at Wimbledon – BBC News

Posted February 27th, 2024 in climate change, conditional discharge, demonstrations, news, sentencing, sport, trespass by tracey

‘Three Just Stop Oil protesters have been found guilty of storming the Wimbledon tennis courts with confetti and puzzle pieces.’

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BBC News, 26th February 2024

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Cat killer sentenced to life for Oxford murder as part of sexual fantasy – The Guardian

Posted February 27th, 2024 in animal cruelty, criminal damage, murder, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A cat killer obsessed with violence and death has been jailed for life with a minimum of 24 years after being convicted of murdering a man she deliberately targeted as part of a sexual fantasy.’

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The Guardian, 26th February 2024

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Sobhia Khan: Concern over hospital release of man who killed wife – BBC News

‘A coroner has found “numerous failings” led to a man being able to beat his wife to death after his release from a secure psychiatric unit.’

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BBC News, 27th February 2024

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Calls to end the ‘living nightmare’ of indefinite jail terms ahead of crunch Lords debate – The Independent

Posted February 26th, 2024 in bills, criminal justice, human rights, imprisonment, mental health, news, prisons, sentencing by tracey

‘Mental health, human rights and criminal justice experts have made a joint plea for parliament to end the “living nightmare” of indefinite jail terms, following a series of revelations by The Independent. Thousands of prisoners have been left languishing in jail for years longer than their minimum tariff, and with no hope of release, under imprisonment for public protection (IPP) sentences – which were scrapped more than a decade ago amid human rights concerns.’

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The Independent, 26th February 2024

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Suffolk couple stole £200K intended for disabled son’s care – BBC News

Posted February 26th, 2024 in benefits, carers, children, disabled persons, families, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing, theft by tracey

‘A couple claimed more than £200,000 for care for their disabled son, but kept the money to fund their own “extravagant lifestyle”.’

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BBC News, 25th February 2024

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Luton drug dealers jailed for modern slavery offence – BBC News

‘Two men who sent a vulnerable teenager more than 100 miles from his home to sell Class A drugs have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 23rd February 2024

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Asylum seeker with home-made boat sentenced after four migrants die in Channel – The Independent

‘An asylum seeker has been detained for nine years and six months for the manslaughter of fellow migrants who drowned trying to cross the English Channel.’

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The Independent, 23rd February 2024

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