HS2 Euston tunnellers given suspended sentences after retrial – The Guardian

‘Six environmental activists who underwent a retrial over charges related to tunnelling near Euston station in London in protest against HS2 have been sentenced.’

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The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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Tony Di Bart: The Real Thing singer sentenced for hitting PC – BBC News

‘A chart-topping singer has been handed a community order for hitting a police officer while drunk.’

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BBC News, 1st August 2023

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9 Different Types of Harassment – St Pauls Chambers

Posted August 1st, 2023 in chambers articles, harassment, news, sentencing, sexual offences, stalking by sally

‘Harassment is a criminal offence and a civil wrong, which means it can be resolved in the criminal or civil courts/employment tribunal. It is a serious offence that can have a lasting impact on those who experience it. Many of these types of harassment overlap – for example, sexual harassment might come in the form of verbal or physical harassment.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 12th July 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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UK imposes sanctions on Russian judges for sentencing of Putin opponent – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2023 in expert witnesses, judges, news, Russia, sanctions, sentencing, treason by sally

‘The UK government has imposed sanctions on those involved in the “deplorable” sentencing of the dual-national dissident Vladimir Kara-Murza after a Russian court dismissed his appeal against a 25-year sentence.’

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The Guardian, 31st July 2023

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Just Stop Oil protesters have appeals blocked over Dartford crossing sentences – The Guardian

Posted August 1st, 2023 in appeals, demonstrations, environmental protection, news, nuisance, roads, sentencing by sally

‘Two Just Stop Oil protesters who scaled the bridge at the Dartford crossing, closing it to traffic for more than a day and a half, have been refused permission to appeal against their sentences.’

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The Guardian, 31st July 2023

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Jail for van driver who smuggled children as young as one – Home Offfice

‘A British man who tried to smuggle migrant children as young as 1 into the UK by hiding them behind boxes in his van has been jailed for 4 years.’

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Home Office, 28th July 2023

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Pair sentenced for profiteering from Covid pandemic – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted July 31st, 2023 in coronavirus, Crown Prosecution Service, fraud, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘Two men have today been sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court for fraudulently selling unauthorised COVID-19 test kits in 2020 whilst the country was in the grip of the pandemic.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 28th July 2023

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Driver’s botched DIY car work caused death crash – BBC News

Posted July 31st, 2023 in dangerous driving, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A driver killed a motorcyclist when his broken car bonnet flew open after he tied it down with bungee cord.’

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BBC News, 28th July 2023

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Cryptocurrency: 11 members of £5m drugs gang jailed – BBC News

‘Eleven members of a drugs gang have been jailed for a multi-million pound cocaine and money laundering operation.’

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BBC News, 30th July 2023

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Ava Mae Collard: Parents jailed for causing baby girl’s death – BBC News

‘A mum and dad who caused the death of their five-month-old baby girl have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 27th July 2023

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Killer of Met police officer Sgt Matt Ratana given whole-life sentence – The Guardian

Posted July 28th, 2023 in autism, firearms, imprisonment, murder, news, police, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been sentenced to a whole-life order, meaning he will spend the rest of his life in prison, for the murder of Sgt Matt Ratana, whom he shot with a gun he smuggled into a custody centre while handcuffed.’

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The Guardian, 27th July 2023

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Great grandmother had legs amputated after she was dragged under bus when driver refused to let her on – The Independent

‘An 83 year-old woman lost both her legs when she was dragged under a bus when the driver refused to let her on.’

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The Independent, 28th July 2023

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Cryptocurrency: Four members of £5m drugs gang jailed – BBC News

‘A drugs gang have been jailed for a multimillion pound operation which laundered profits in cryptocurrency.’

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BBC News, 27th July 2023

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Ramarni Crosby: Teenagers jailed for killing 16-year-old in Gloucester – BBC News

‘Four teenagers convicted of stabbing a 16-year-old boy to death in Gloucester have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 27th July 2023

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Fake taxi driver who preyed on young women jailed for 18 years – The Independent

Posted July 26th, 2023 in imprisonment, kidnapping, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, taxis, victims, women by sally

‘A fake taxi driver who kept condoms, latex gloves and Viagra in his car as he prowled the streets for vulnerable women has been jailed for 18 years, police said.’

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The Independent, 25th July 2023

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Wirral children’s entertainer jailed for child sex abuse – BBC News

‘A former children’s entertainer who committed “truly horrific” child sex offences has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 25th July 2023

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Tonbridge murder: Two teenagers jailed for fatal stabbing – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in murder, news, offensive weapons, sentencing, young offenders by sally

‘Two teenagers have been jailed for the murder of a young man in Tonbridge last summer.’

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BBC News, 24th July 2023

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Luton: Electric unicycle rider jailed over pensioner’s death – BBC News

Posted July 25th, 2023 in careless driving, guilty pleas, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who was riding an electric unicycle on a pavement when he hit an 88-year-old pedestrian, causing fatal injuries, has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 24th July 2023

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Murderer of paedophile jailed for minimum 20 years – BBC News

Posted July 21st, 2023 in child abuse, children, imprisonment, murder, news, sentencing, sexual offences by tracey

‘A man who killed a convicted paedophile with a wooden plank has been given a life sentence and will spend a minimum of 20 years in prison.’

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BBC News, 20th July 2023

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