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Two men sentenced for supplying weapons and ammunition – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted February 1st, 2018 in conspiracy, firearms, press releases, sentencing, weapons by sally

‘A man who sold firearms to criminals has been jailed for 14 years today for conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and ammunition. Dr Mohinder Surdhar was sentenced today at Birmingham Crown Court. He pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to conspiracy to transfer prohibited weapons and ammunition. His co-conspirator, Paul Edmunds was previously sentenced to 30 years in prison on 21 December for supplying guns and ammunition linked to more than 100 crimes around the country.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 31st January 2018

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Book-burning Pontypridd librarian jailed for thefts – BBC News

Posted February 1st, 2018 in libraries, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing, theft by sally

‘A librarian stole books from her workplace – including one on the Aberfan disaster – and tried to sell them online for up to £400.’

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BBC News, 31st January 2018

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Jack Adcock: Doctor struck off over six-year-old’s death – BBC News

Posted January 25th, 2018 in appeals, disciplinary procedures, disqualification, doctors, negligence, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A doctor who was found guilty of manslaughter by gross negligence over the death of a six-year-old boy has been struck off.’

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BBC News, 25th January 2018

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Paul Playle jailed for stalking wife for two years – BBC News

Posted January 25th, 2018 in families, harassment, news, sentencing, stalking by sally

‘A “calculating and cruel” husband who stalked his own wife for two years has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 24th January 2018

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MPs begin inquiry into effectiveness of working at height rules – OUT-LAW.com

Posted January 24th, 2018 in consultations, health & safety, industrial injuries, news, sentencing by sally

‘Construction firms and trade bodies have been urged to contribute to a new inquiry into best practice and solutions for tackling serious injury and fatalities for working at height.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 23rd January 2018

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Driver who killed best friend now jailed – Attorney General’s Office

Posted January 24th, 2018 in appeals, dangerous driving, press releases, sentencing by sally

‘A driver who killed his best friend will now serve time in prison after Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP referred his original sentence to the Court of Appeal as unduly lenient.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 19th January 2018

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

Guy Hedger shooting: Two men jailed for executive’s murder – BBC News

Posted January 23rd, 2018 in burglary, firearms, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men have been jailed for murdering an executive in a botched burglary at his luxury home.’

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BBC News, 22nd January 2018

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Taxi driver found guilty of refusing to take blind man and his guide dog – Local Government Lawyer

Posted January 23rd, 2018 in conditional discharge, costs, disability discrimination, news, sentencing, taxis by sally

‘A taxi driver operating in Sandwell has been found guilty of refusing to take a blind man and his guide dog.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 22nd January 2018

Source: www.localgovernmentlawyer.co.uk

Hacker admits international cyber attacks – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted January 19th, 2018 in computer crime, guilty pleas, internet, sentencing by sally

‘A hacker who was responsible for thousands of cyber-attacks on firms around the world including Skype and Google has been jailed for two years.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 18th January 2018

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Jaswant Rathore: ‘Arrogant’ GP jailed for sexual assaults – BBC News

Posted January 19th, 2018 in doctors, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘An “arrogant” West Midlands GP has been jailed for 12 years after being convicted of using his position to sexually assault four female patients.’

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BBC News, 18th January 2018

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Man jailed for life for murdering teenager and concealing her body – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted January 18th, 2018 in murder, press releases, preventing lawful & decent burial, sentencing by sally

‘A man has today (17 January) been sentenced to life with a minimum term of 26 years in prison, for murdering a teenage girl and hiding her body in a wardrobe for more than two weeks.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 17th January 2018

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Teen jailed for attack on mother and toddler – Attorney General’s Office

Posted January 18th, 2018 in appeals, assault, domestic violence, offensive weapons, press releases, sentencing, young offenders by sally

‘Joshua Ingram has been sent to a young offenders’ institute after Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP referred his sentence as unduly lenient.’

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Attorney General’s Office, 17th January 2018

Source: www.gov.uk/ago

Man and female friend jailed for life for murder of his wife in Leeds – The Guardian

Posted January 18th, 2018 in assisting offenders, conspiracy, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man and his female friend have been sentenced to life in prison for murdering his wife and dumping her body in woodland.’

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The Guardian, 17th January 2018

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Private probation firms face huge losses despite £342m ‘bailout’ – The Guardian

Posted January 18th, 2018 in contracting out, criminal justice, news, probation, select committees, sentencing by sally

‘Private probation companies responsible for supervising more than 200,000 offenders in England and Wales face total losses of more than £100m, even after a £342m “bailout” by the Ministry of Justice, MPs have been told.’

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The Guardian, 17th January 2018

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High Court admits people have been wrongly jailed for not paying council tax – The Independent

Posted January 18th, 2018 in appeals, council tax, enforcement, imprisonment, miscarriage of justice, news, sentencing by sally

‘The High Court has admitted up to 17 people in England and Wales were unlawfully sent to jail for not paying their council tax last year – but it refused to accept this constituted “systematic failings” by the courts.’

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The Independent, 17th January 2018

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BBC star Emily Maitlis’ harasser sentenced – BBC News

Posted January 17th, 2018 in harassment, news, restraint orders, sentencing by sally

‘A former friend of Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, who harassed her for two decades, has been jailed for contacting her from prison.’

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BBC News, 16th January 2018

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Surgeon sentenced for burning initials on patients’ livers – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted January 15th, 2018 in assault, community service, doctors, fines, medical treatment, press releases, sentencing by sally

‘A surgeon has pleaded guilty to assault by beating after burning his initials into the livers of two patients undergoing transplants.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 12th January 2018

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Serial mountain rescue faker who took a selfie while being winched to safety is jailed for 16 months – Daily Telegraph

Posted January 15th, 2018 in costs, emergency services, news, nuisance, sentencing by sally

‘As a means of attracting attention, staging accidents on various mountain ranges is not overly common. But that is likely to be of little consolation to the crews who have raced to the aid of Michael Cuminskey, a serial mountain rescue faker with a penchant for taking a selfie as he is winched to safety.’

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Daily Telegraph, 15th January 2018

Source: www.telegraph.co.uk