Mother jailed for hiding baby’s death in 2005 – BBC News
‘A mother has been jailed for 21 months for covering up the death of her baby son for more than a decade.’
BBC News, 17th March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Terry Bridger spared jail after 40-hour Pagham police stand-off – BBC News
‘A terminally-ill pensioner who threatened to shoot at police during a 40-hour stand-off has been spared jail after a judge heard he has a year to live.
BBC News, 16th March
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Crash driver who took selfies with paralysed passenger jailed – The Guardian
‘A driver who paralysed his passenger in a car crash while “showing off” and then took selfies with him as he lay bloodied in the wreckage has been jailed.’
The Guardian., 15th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Police body-worn video leads to domestic abuse conviction – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Police body-worn video evidence has been used to prosecute a man who assaulted a woman and a boy.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 10th March 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
First date from hell: Woman’s admirer leaves her unconscious as he flees police after crashing BMW – Daily Telegraph
‘A woman’s first date ended with her being seriously injured when her admirer crashed his car into a tree while showing off to her before fleeing police.’
Daily Telegraph, 13th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Solicitor headbutts EastEnders star’s property developer father inside High Court during £100m legal dispute – Daily Telegraph
‘A top property solicitor headbutted a property developer during a £100m legal battle at the High Court.’
Daily Telegraph, 10th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Vicar jailed after dying abuse victim gives evidence through eye-tracking software – The Independent
‘A retired vicar who abused a choirboy more than 35 years ago has been jailed for four years after his victim gave evidence through eye-tracking technology that translated his blinks into words.’
The Independent, 11th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
London man jailed for killing friend with single punch after shoe prank – The Guardian
‘A City worker who fatally punched a friend after his shoe was thrown out of a taxi window has been jailed for three years.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Drug addict jailed for killing child actor in London car chase – The Guardian
‘A drug addict with more than 50 previous convictions has been jailed for 12 years for killing a child actor and his aunt when he hit them with a stolen car.’
The Guardian, 10th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Gartree prison worker jailed for relationship with inmate – BBC News
‘A prison instructor who kissed and exchanged love letters with a convicted murderer has been jailed for misconduct in a public office.’
BBC News, 10th March 2017
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Government defends 10-year sentence plan for copyright infringers – Law Society’s Gazette
‘The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has hit back at a campaign against new government measures to increase the sentence for online copyright infringement to 10 years.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 6th March 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Greater consideration of young BAME offenders ahead of sentencing – Law Society’s Gazette
‘Judges will be required to give greater consideration to the welfare of black and minority ethnic (BAME) children being sentenced as part of new guidance that echoes the lord chancellor’s desire to cut reoffending rates.’
Law Society’s Gazette, 7th March 2017
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Parents jailed for neglect of children found in filthy Lancashire house – The Guardian
‘A court has jailed the parents of four children all aged under five found living in “feral and dangerous” conditions in a house where excrement was smeared on the walls.’
The Guardian, 9th March 2017
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
MPs raise concerns over tougher knife crime guidelines’ impact on prison populations – The Independent
‘MPs have raised concerns over tougher knife crime sentencing guidelines due to the “substantial” impact it could have on the escalating prison population in Britain.’
The Independent, 8th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cold-call gang jailed for £1.7 million investment scam – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A cold-call gang which conned dozens of victims into handing over more than £1.7 million by promoting non-existent investment opportunities have been sentenced today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 6th March 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Former NHS manager jailed for lying about his qualifications – Crown Prosecutions Service
‘A senior NHS boss who lied about his qualifications in order to gain jobs in the health sector has been given a two-year prison sentence at Exeter Crown Court today (6 March).’
Crown Prosecutions Service, 6th March 2017
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Courts to take greater account of young offenders’ backgrounds when passing sentence – The Independent
‘Young offenders will have their backgrounds examined in greater detail under a new sentencing regime which will take into account whether they have suffered trauma.’
The Independent, 7th March 2017
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sentencing Council publishes new guidelines on sentencing children and young people and offenders who plead guilty – Sentencing Council
‘Today, the Sentencing Council has published two new sentencing guidelines. One covers how courts should make a reduction in sentence for offenders who admit their guilt, and the other deals with the approach they should take when sentencing children and young people.’
Sentencing Council, 7th March 2017
RAF serviceman who said joining military meant ‘killing blacks’ is jailed after colleague reports Facebook post – Daily Telegraph
‘A serviceman who urged people to join the military as “you get to kill” black people “without going to prison” has been jailed after a colleague refused to work with him.’
Daily Telegraph, 6th March 2017
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
There is a growing trend to hold those in control of risk in the care sector responsible, says expert – OUT-LAW.com
‘There is a growing trend to hold care workers in control of risk responsible when things go wrong, a health and safety expert has said.’
OUT-LAW.com, 28th February 2017
Source: www.out-law.com
