Judge had ‘lenient’ sentencing decisons overturned three times in just one year – Daily Telegraph

Posted June 28th, 2013 in attorney general, judges, news, sentencing, statistics by sally

“Judge Martin Joy, who sits at Maidstone Crown Court, was the only judge last year to see three of his decisions challenged by the government’s senior law officer, although two other judges had two referrals apiece.”

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Daily Telegraph, 27th June 2013

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Fraud, bribery and money laundering offences draft guideline – Sentencing Council

Posted June 27th, 2013 in bribery, consultations, fraud, money laundering, news, sentencing by sally

“The Sentencing Council is updating guidance for courts so that all fraud offences are covered by a consistent set of guidelines that will also deal with corporate offenders.”

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Sentencing Council, 27th June 2013

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Fraud sentences could focus on harm – BBC News

Posted June 27th, 2013 in consultations, fraud, news, sentencing, victims by sally

“Sentences for some financial crimes in England and Wales could be based on the harm to victims, under new guidelines from the Sentencing Council.”

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BBC News, 27th June 2013

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Former airline pilot Iain Lawrence jailed for life for killing his wife by deliberately crashing car after disabling airbag – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2013 in dangerous driving, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A former airline pilot has been jailed for life for killing his wife by deliberately crashing his car into a tree after disabling her airbag.”

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The Independent, 26th June 2013

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Oxford child sex abuse ring members being sentenced today – The Independent

Posted June 26th, 2013 in child abuse, news, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences by sally

“The sentencing of seven men convicted of running a child sex abuse ring in Oxford is due to start today. The gang were found guilty of a range of sexual offences against girls as young as 12 last month.”

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The Independent, 26th June 2013

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Peter Kay brother imposter jailed for 24 months – BBC News

Posted June 26th, 2013 in fraud, impersonation, news, sentencing by sally

“A conman who posed as the brother of comedian Peter Kay while pretending to raise money for a boy with cancer has been jailed for 24 months.”

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BBC News, 24th June 2013

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Keanu Williams toddler murder: Mother jailed for life – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2013 in child cruelty, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A mother described by police as a ‘monster’ has been jailed for life for murdering her two-year-old son.”

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BBC News, 25th June 2013

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Devendra Singh jailed for murder of wife Charlotte Smith – BBC News

Posted June 25th, 2013 in deportation, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for life for murdering his wife by repeatedly hitting her on the head with an ornamental wooden elephant.”

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BBC News, 25th June 2013

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Louis Theroux impersonator sentenced over pub con – The Guardian

Posted June 25th, 2013 in community service, fraud, impersonation, news, sentencing by sally

“A homeless man with a drinking problem who stayed at a cosy country pub for two nights after tricking staff into believing he was the documentary maker Louis Theroux has been given a community sentence.”

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The Guardian, 25th June 2013

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Ballet dancer Jack Widdowson’s attacker jailed for 13 years – BBC News

“A man who attacked a ballet dancer, broke his neck and left him lying in the street has been jailed for 13 years.”

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BBC News, 24th June 2013

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Rapist cab driver sent to prison – The Independent

Posted June 24th, 2013 in abuse of position of trust, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, taxis by sally

“An unlicensed cab driver was jailed for seven years and three months today after being found guilty of raping a female passenger.”

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The Independent, 24th June 2013

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Magistrate suspended after telling court how cannabis killed her brother – Daily Telegraph

“A magistrate has been reprimanded for highlighting the dangers of cannabis after her own brother’s addiction to the drug led to his death.”

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Daily Telegraph, 24th June 2013

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It pays to use slave labour, says watchdog – The Independent

“Sentences for criminal bosses who use forced labour are ‘unduly lenient’ and do not deter modern slavery, the head of Britain’s worker exploitation watchdog believes.”

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The Independent, 23rd June 2013

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Bar chief calls for royal commission – Law Society’s Gazette

“More than two decades after the Runciman Commission was set up following high-profile miscarriages of justice, the chairman of the Bar Council has called for a royal commission to conduct a root-and-branch review of the criminal justice system.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 24th June 2013

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Malakai McKenzie murder: Cameron Cashin given life – BBC News

Posted June 21st, 2013 in gangs, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who shot a gang rival in the head as he sat in a car outside a pub has been given a life sentence for murder.”

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BBC News, 20th June 2013

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Rhyl mosque fire attack: ‘Racist’ John Parkin jailed – BBC News

“A former serviceman has been jailed for trying to set fire to a Denbighshire mosque after hearing about the murder of soldier Lee Rigby in London.”

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BBC News, 20th June 2013

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Woman jailed after throwing newborn down rubbish chute – The Guardian

Posted June 21st, 2013 in children, grievous bodily harm, mental health, news, sentencing by sally

“A woman who threw her newborn baby down a tower block rubbish chute has been jailed for two-and-a-half years after she was found guilty of inflicting grievous bodily harm.”

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The Guardian, 20th June 2013

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Girl abduction teacher Jeremy Forrest to be sentenced – BBC News

Posted June 21st, 2013 in child abduction, news, sentencing, sexual grooming, teachers by sally

“A teacher who had a relationship with a 15-year-old schoolgirl and went on the run with her in France is due to be sentenced at Lewes Crown Court.”

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BBC News, 21st June 2013

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Is Stuart Hall’s Sentence Too Low? – Criminal Law and Justice Weekly

Posted June 20th, 2013 in news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“Lyndon Harris asks whether the case is really worth an Attorney-General’s reference.”

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Criminal Law and Justice Weekly, 19th June 2013

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‘Naked rambler’ Stephen Gough jailed for breaching Asbo – The Independent

Posted June 19th, 2013 in ASBOs, news, public order, sentencing by sally

“The ‘naked rambler’ has been jailed for 11 months after being found guilty of breaching an anti-social behaviour order (Asbo) banning him from being naked in public just minutes after it was imposed.”

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The Independent, 19th June 2013

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