UK Riots: Sentencing Explained – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 18th, 2011 in news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“As the courts deal with offenders following the recent riots across the UK, the Ministry of Justice explains how our sentencing system works.”

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Ministry of Justice, 17th August 2011

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Tough riot sentences prompt new guidelines for the courts – The Independent

Posted August 18th, 2011 in news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“New guidelines to advise judges and magistrates on handing out exemplary justice to people implicated in major civil disturbances are likely in the wake of the thousands of court hearings arising from last week’s riots.”

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The Independent, 18th August 2011

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Key fraudster behind wines and spirits ‘Ponzi’ scheme gets five years – The Guardian

“One of the key figures behind a Mayfair-fronted Ponzi scheme has been sentenced to five years imprisonment after admitting his part in a multimillion-pound wine and spirits investments fraud targeted at American doctors.”

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The Guardian, 17th August 2011

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England riots: are harsh sentences for offenders justified? – The Guardian

Posted August 18th, 2011 in news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“The government says it wants to send out a message. But is there any moral justification for such tough punishments?”

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The Guardian, 17th August 2011

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England riots: how do judges go about sentencing young offenders? – The Guardian

Posted August 18th, 2011 in detention, news, sentencing, violent disorder, young offenders by sally

“It is axiomatic that judicial discretion is at the heart of a humane criminal justice system but unbridled discretion can lead to discrimination, injustice and disproportionality – as we are learning. But, sentencing offenders, particularly juveniles, is a demanding and complex business. It is beset with the conflicting aims and ideals of the system itself, let alone the variety and nature of the offences and offenders. As criticism grows of some sentences imposed on convicted rioters, it is useful to examine how judges arrive at their decisions.”

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The Guardian, 17th August 2011

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No court action over vandalism call – The Independent

Posted August 18th, 2011 in incitement, internet, news, sentencing by sally

“A teenager who posted messages on Facebook encouraging people to vandalise a shop at the height of last week’s riots has avoided facing court.”

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The Independent, 17th August 2011

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Harsh riot sentences could cause appeals logjam, say rights groups – The Guardian

Posted August 18th, 2011 in appeals, news, proportionality, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Civil liberties groups have warned that the court system will be clogged with appeals by people convicted of riot-related offences seeking to overturn lengthy terms of imprisonment.”

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The Guardian, 17th August 2011

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England riots: ministers wrong to ‘steer’ courts, says Lord Carlile – The Guardian

Posted August 18th, 2011 in judiciary, ministers' powers and duties, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“The government’s former terror adviser has intervened in the row over the sentencing of people who took part in last week’s riots, accusing ministers of appearing to ‘steer’ the courts into handing down the more stringent sentences.”

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The Guardian, 17th August 2011

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Man jailed for stabbing Croydon PC Nigel Albuery – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in grievous bodily harm, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A man who stabbed a police officer in south London has been sentenced to 10 years in jail for the offence.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2011

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Man jailed over street punch – The Independent

Posted August 17th, 2011 in grievous bodily harm, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“A man who inflicted ‘catastrophic injuries’ with a single punch in an unprovoked attack has been jailed for three years.”

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The Independent, 16th August 2011

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Manchester riots: Three jailed at crown court – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in burglary, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Three men thought to be among the first in England to appear at crown court after last week’s riots and looting have been jailed for up to two years.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2011

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Some England riot sentences ‘too severe’ – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in criminal justice, incitement, internet, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“MPs and justice campaigners say some of the sentences given to those involved in the riots in England are too harsh.”

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BBC News, 17th August 2011

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Facebook riot calls earn men four-year jail terms amid sentencing outcry – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2011 in criminal justice, incitement, internet, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Two men who posted messages on Facebook inciting other people to riot in their home towns have both been sentenced to four years in prison by a judge at Chester crown court.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2011

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Man jailed for killing Warrington father in vodka row – BBC News

Posted August 16th, 2011 in homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who killed a father-of-three in an argument over a bottle of vodka has been jailed for seven years.”

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BBC News, 15th August 2011

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Riots: magistrates advised to ‘disregard normal sentencing’ – The Guardian

“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”

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The Guardian, 15th August 2011

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Angry boyfriend hurled hamster out of window during row with girlfriend – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 15th, 2011 in animal cruelty, domestic violence, news, sentencing by sally

“A man who killed his ex-girlfriend’s hamster by throwing it out of a window during a row has been given a suspended prison sentence.”

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Daily Telegraph, 15th August 2011

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HIV expert jailed for keeping woman as slave in London flat – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2011 in assault, forced labour, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

“An HIV expert has been jailed for keeping a 21-year-old woman as a slave.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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Charging and convicting rioters is not a simple matter – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2011 in bail, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Amid the present – understandably febrile – state of public opinion we are hearing, as we often do in these circumstances, calls to short-circuit the cumbersome processes of the law in order to bring the rampaging rioters and looters to justice. The prime minister is reported as saying that a ‘major police operation’ is under way to track down looters caught on CCTV ‘picture by picture’, and that ‘phony concerns about human rights’ issues won’t stop them being published. He wants anyone convicted of violent disorder to be sent to prison.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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Curfews extended in tougher community sentences – Ministry of Justice

Posted August 11th, 2011 in community service, electronic monitoring, news, sentencing by sally

“Offenders will be forced to spend longer in their homes as daily curfews are extended from 12 to 16 hours as part of tougher community sentences.”

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Ministry of Justice, 8th August 2011

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UK riots: bang ’em up? Maybe, but at what cost to everyone? – The Guardian

“Our prisons are already bursting at the seams. More constructive would be restorative justice, writes Erwin James.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2011

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