Triple killer Theodore Johnson jailed for 26 years – BBC News
‘A man who killed three former partners has been jailed for a minimum of 26 years.’
BBC News, 5th January 2018
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Former exec given suspended sentence for filming up women’s skirts – The Guardian
‘A former executive at an international entertainment company has been spared jail after he admitted filming up women’s skirts using a hidden camera.’
The Guardian, 5th January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
Trio who used trafficked girls to work in nail bars jailed under slavery laws – The Guardian
‘A woman and man who forced children trafficked from Vietnam to work in nail bars in the UK have been jailed under modern slavery legislation. Police say it is the first time a successful prosecution involving children has taken place since the laws were brought in two years ago.’
The Guardian, 2nd January 2018
Source: www.theguardian.com
John Worboys: Parole board chief ‘very concerned’ over black cab rapist’s early release – The Independent
‘The chairman of the Parole Board has said he is “very concerned” that the victims of serial rapist John Worboys were not told of his imminent release. Amid criticisms of the decision, Professor Nick Hardwick added he recognises there is a “lack of transparency” in the board’s processes and will be launching a public consultation.’
The Independent, 5th February 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Man Utd fan jailed for unprovoked racist attack on Raheem Sterling – Daily Telegraph
‘A convicted football hooligan has been jailed for a racist attack on Raheem Sterling that left the Manchester City and England forward in a state of “complete shock”.’
Daily Telegraph, 20th December 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Laser pen offenders face five years in jail and unlimited fines under new laws – The Independent
‘People who shine lasers at air, ground and sea vehicles could be jailed for up to five years under new laws. Offenders also face unlimited fines as part of Department for Transport (DfT) measures to boost safety.’
The Independent, 20th December 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Mohammed Awan: Brother of British Isis suicide bomber jailed for 10 years for plotting UK terror attack – The Independent
‘The brother of an Isis suicide bomber has been jailed for 10 years for preparing for a potential terrorist attack.’
The Independent, 20th December 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Swindon mum of eight killer has appeal rejected – BBC News
‘A woman jailed for murdering a mother of eight has had an appeal against her conviction and sentence rejected.’
BBC News, 20th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Stepfather jailed over boy’s water park drowning – BBC News
‘The stepfather of a five-year-old boy who drowned at a water park has been jailed for seven-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 20th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Modern Slavery guidance – Sentencing Council
‘Explanatory guidance for sentencing offences of sexual exploitation under section 2 of the Modern Slavery Act 2015 has now been included in the Sexual Offences guidelines.’
Sentencing Council, 19th December 2017
Hacker sentenced for cyber-attacks on high-profile companies – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A teenage hacker who helped others to target high profile companies such as Virgin, O2, NatWest Bank and Netflix has been sentenced after facilitating cyber-attacks that crashed their websites.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 19th December 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘Dangerous’ Tunbridge Wells paedophile jailed for 14 years – BBC News
‘A paedophile who travelled to the Philippines to film himself abusing a two-year-old girl has been jailed.’
BBC News, 19th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Towie star’s ex-boyfriend is jailed for 20 years over nightclub acid attack – Daily Telegraph
‘The ex-boyfriend of reality TV-star Ferne McCann has been jailed for 20 years after carrying out a brutal acid attack in a packed nightclub.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th December 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Wendy Thomas jailed for people smuggling to UK – BBC News
‘A woman who hid three people in a car and tried to drive them into the UK has been jailed for people smuggling.’
BBC News, 18th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Birmingham couple who plotted terrorist knife attack are jailed – The Guardian
‘A married couple from Birmingham who practised carrying out Islamic State-inspired knife attacks on a dummy in their home have been jailed for preparing acts of terrorism.’
The Guardian, 13th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Bolton couple sentenced for burying baby in shoebox – BBC News
‘A couple who buried their newborn baby in a shallow grave days after he was born have been sentenced to 15 months.’
BBC News, 13th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman jailed after her dog attacked 12 children at playground in Blyth – The Guardian
‘A woman has been jailed for four years after her dog ran into a playground and attacked 12 children.’
The Guardian, 12th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
Jail for cleaning fluid attack robbers – BBC News
‘Two robbers who laughed after spraying women in their faces with cleaning fluid have been jailed for 10 years.’
BBC News, 8th December 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Oxford student appeals against suspended sentence for stabbing boyfriend – The Guardian
‘A University of Oxford student who avoided prison after stabbing her boyfriend has appealed against the suspended sentence handed to her.’
The Guardian, 7th December 2017
Source: www.theguardian.com
