‘A mother already in prison for killing her daughter has been sentenced to a further 13 years after pleading guilty to killing her baby son.’
The Independent, 15th April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘A man who admitted selling illegally imported puppies has been given a 200-hour community order.’
BBC News, 15th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A former police officer has been given a 23-year sentence after using Facebook to find vulnerable girls to have sex with.’
BBC News, 15th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A woman has been jailed after she sexually assaulted a male taxi driver in an attempt to avoid paying £26.50 for the journey.’
The Independent, 12th April 2016
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Footballer Adam Johnson has formally lodged an appeal against his six-year sentence for grooming and sexual activity with a girl aged 15.’
BBC News, 12th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘A “devious” and “selfish” mother has been jailed for at least 24 years for stamping her toddler daughter to death.’
BBC News, 11th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Michael McMillan, a former Merseyside police officer has been sentenced to four years’ imprisonment for seven counts of misconduct in public office.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 11th April 2016
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
‘A paedophile who kidnapped and raped an 11-year-old girl after grabbing her off the street as she walked home was branded the “living embodiment of every parent’s worst nightmare”, as he was jailed.’
The Guardian, 8th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘Nine men who committed sexual offences against eight girls and women have been jailed for up to 25 years.’
BBC News, 8th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘There are increases to the victim surcharge for offences committed on or after 8 April 2016.’
Sentencing Council, 4th April 2016
‘Being appointed a judge is like going to school, one of our distinguished judges noted when he was first appointed. You have to sit in one place every day, all day. You have to listen to people addressing you, to take notes, and hand in your homework at the end.’
Daily Telegraph, 7th April 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘A robber from Leeds who violently attacked and strangled his elderly uncle today had his jail term more than doubled to 9 years’ imprisonment after a referral by Solicitor General Robert Buckland QC MP.’
Attorney General’s Office, 7th April 2016
Source: www.gov.uk/ago
‘Two teenage girls have been detained for torturing and murdering a vulnerable woman in north-east England. But when a child deliberately kills, what is to blame? Is it possible some children are simply bad? Or are there other factors at play?’
BBC News, 8th April 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Two teenage girls have been detained for torturing and murdering a vulnerable woman in north-east England. But when a child deliberately kills, what is to blame? Is it possible some children are simply bad? Or are there other factors at play?.’
BBC News, 8th April 2016
Source: bbc.co.uk
‘The 15-year-olds were given the equivalent of an adult life sentence and could be detained indefinitely.’
The Guardian, 7th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A woman whose former husband became the first Briton convicted of keeping their spouse in domestic servitude has called for police to be better trained in understanding such crimes, saying she had to “literally beg” officers to take her away to a refuge.’
The Guardian, 4th April 2016
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
‘A disgraced clergyman who repeatedly sexually abused a 15-year-old girl has been given a three-year jail sentence.’
BBC News, 31st March 2016
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
‘Disgraced footballer Adam Johnson lodges appeal against his conviction for sexual activity with a teenage fan.’
Daily Telegraph, 30th March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
‘Shocking footage has been released showing two brothers abusing their pet dog and a petition has been launched after they walked free from court on a suspended sentence.’
Daily Telegraph, 31st March 2016
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
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