Pre-sentence restorative justice – Ministry of Justice
‘Secretary of State guidance for pre-sentence restorative justice.’
Ministry of Justice, 19th May 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ministry-of-justice
Category: sentencing
Joss Stone murder plotters’ jail sentences reduced – The Guardian
‘The jail sentences of two men who plotted to rob and kill the pop singer Joss Stone have been reduced by the appeal court.’
The Guardian, 20th May 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Prison for a day – the real issues continue to be ignored – Halsbury’s Law Exchange
‘Last week we read that the Centre for Social Justice, a think tank set up by Iain Duncan Smith, has promulgated a new approach to sentencing, based on an American model. Those of you who are not of tender years will recall another approach to sentencing we took from the Americans – the sentencing guidelines; look how well they have turned out.’
Halsbury’s Law Exchange, 19th May 2014
Source: www.halsburyslawexchange.co.uk
Man jailed for Hereford pub brawl killing – BBC News
‘A father-of-four has been jailed for three years after killing a man with a single punch during a pub brawl.’
BBC News, 19th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Conwoman who used the police to warn off a journalist is jailed – Daily Telegraph
‘Neelam Desai is jailed for fraud after using the police to warn off journalist Gareth Davies who was investigating her business dealings.’
Daily Telegraph, 19th May 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Former deputy headmaster jailed for indecently assaulting boys on school trips – The Independent
‘A former deputy headmaster who assaulted boys on school camping trips has been jailed.’
The Independent, 17th May 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Prisoners to challenge indeterminate sentences at UK supreme court – The Guardian
‘The supreme court will hear a challenge by four offenders on Monday who allege that indeterminate sentences infringe the rights of prisoners if they are unable to get on to rehabilitative courses.
The Guardian, 19th May 2014
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Whiston man jailed for killing abusive former stepfather – BBC News
‘A man who killed his abusive former stepfather by running him over in his car has been jailed for three years.’
BBC News, 16th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Burglars face tougher punishments if children are in raided house – Daily Telegraph
‘Damian Green, the justice minister, says courts should take account of new statements by children and young people setting out how burglary affects them.’
Daily Telegraph, 15th May 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Marlon King jailed for 18 months for dangerous driving – BBC News
‘An ex-Premier League footballer who caused a pile-up while eating ice cream at the wheel has been jailed for 18 months for dangerous driving.’
BBC News, 15th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Matthew Wickens jailed for Devon baby throwing death – BBC News
‘A man who killed his crying baby by throwing him so violently into his cot that he suffered massive head injuries has been jailed.’
BBC News, 14th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man convicted of grooming teenage girls online escapes jail – The Independent
‘A man who groomed girls as young as 12 on social networking sites and watched them strip on Skype has escaped a jail sentence. MPs and charities branded the sentence “appalling”. The case has been referred to Attorney General Dominic Grieve.’
The Independent, 14th May 2014
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Dangerous dogs: owners face tougher sentences for attacks – Home Office
‘Irresponsible dog owners who allow their dog to attack people or assistance dogs will face tougher prison sentences from today.’
Home Office, 13th May 2014
Source: www.gov.uk/home-office
Simon Olsen jailed for murdering former boss Steven Langley – BBC News
‘A former employee has been jailed for life after pleading guilty to murdering the boss of a Kent fishing business.’
BBC News, 12th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dog attacks to be punished with longer jail terms for owners – BBC News
‘Tougher penalties have come into force for dog owners in England and Wales who allow their pets to attack people.’
BBC News, 13th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Curry house owner jailed after falsely claiming £41,000 benefits which wife spent on designer clothing – Daily Telegraph
‘Mohammed Chowdhury claimed he only worked 16 hours a week as a waiter but owned an Essex tandoori restaurant which made £400,000 a year.’
Daily Telegraph, 12th May 2014
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Coventry woman jailed for attack on 80-year-old man – BBC News
‘A woman who carried out a “sickening” unprovoked attack on a pensioner has been jailed for three-and-a-half years.’
BBC News, 9th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sheffield police stations bomb hoaxer Amanda Pinder jailed – BBC News
‘A woman who threatened to blow up every police station in Sheffield in a series of hoax calls has been jailed.’
BBC News, 8th May 2014
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
David Golding: Court criticised over herpes infector ruling – BBC News
‘Campaigners have criticised the Court of Appeal after it rejected a man’s appeal against his conviction for infecting a woman with genital herpes.’
BBC News, 8th May 2014
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‘A man has been jailed for eight weeks for posting abusive Twitter messages about the death of school teacher Ann Maguire.’ BBC News, 8th May 2014 Source: www.bbc.co.ukAnn Maguire stabbing: Robert Riley jailed for Twitter abuse – BBC News
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