Parents at pub while child, three, drank lager at home
“A three-year-old boy was found drinking from a can of lager while his parents were at the pub, a court has heard.”
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BBC News, 8th April 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Civilian police worker who threw scalding water over prisoner is jailed – The Guardian
“A civilian police worker has been jailed for three years for throwing scalding water over a prisoner in a police station cell.”
The Guardian, 8th April 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Teacher jailed for raping pupil – The Independent
“A teacher who raped and sexually assaulted one of his pupils after abducting her from a school disco was jailed for nine years today.”
The Independent, 7th April 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Sentencing plans ‘would not reflect severity of crimes’ – BBC News
“Planned reforms to sentencing policy could lead to criminals spending too little time behind bars, according to several top judges.”
BBC News, 7th April 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Teacher jailed for sex with pupils – The Independent
“A teacher who dubbed himself the ‘Salford Stallion’ as he slept with three of his high school pupils was today jailed for six years.”
The Independent, 5th April 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
John Sweeney guilty of canal murders – The Guardian
“A Liverpool-born carpenter has been found guilty of murdering two former girlfriends and dumping their dismembered remains in canals in Rotterdam and London.”
The Guardian, 4th April 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Woman jailed for killing autistic son, 12, with bleach – BBC News
“A mother has been jailed for killing her 12-year-old autistic son by making him drink bleach.”
BBC News, 1st April 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Essex man jailed for £2.5 million drug smuggling attempt – UK Border Agency
“A 64-year-old man from Corringham, Essex has been sentenced to prison for 9 years and 4 months after pleading guilty to trying to import heroin and cocaine into the UK.”
UK Border Agency, 31st March 2011
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Uxbridge legal adviser is jailed over immigration fraud – UK Border Agency
“”An immigration advisor has been jailed for 6 years for helping submit fraudulent visa applications, following an investigation by the UK Border Agency’s West London immigration crime team.”
UK Border Agency, 31st March 2011
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
Brighton man jailed for life for burnt body murder – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a 36-year-old drug user whose burnt body was found on a golf course on the outskirts of Brighton.”
BBC News, 31st March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Blind man’s 12 years custody for woman’s crash death – BBC News
“A registered blind man from Suffolk, who stole a car which was involved in crash which left a woman dead, has been sentenced to 12 years custody.”
BBC News, 31st March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fraudsters jailed for £140,000 injury law scam – Law Society’s Gazette
“Six fraudsters were jailed last week for fronting a fake claims company that defrauded 19 personal injury law firms of almost £140,000.”
Law Society’s Gazette, 31st March 2011
Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk
Former MP Jim Devine jailed for 16 months over expenses – BBC News
“Ex-Labour MP Jim Devine has been jailed for 16 months for fraudulently claiming £8,385 in expenses.”
BBC News, 31st March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Literary agent jailed for cheating would-be authors out of thousands – The Guardian
“A literary agent who duped budding authors and investors into handing over more than £500,000 for non-existent film and book deals has been jailed for six years. Robin Price, a former cinema manager from north Devon, claimed he had contacts in Hollywood including Steven Spielberg, Martin Scorsese and Johnny Depp.”
The Guardian, 30th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Naked burglar fails to get jail sentence overturned – BBC News
“A naked burglar who broke into the homes of two families has failed to persuade judges that his indefinite jail term was unfair.”
BBC News, 29th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drug runners to avoid prison under sentencing guidelines – Daily Telegraph
“Drug runners and small–scale dealers could escape prison even if caught with a 50–gram bag of cocaine or heroin or dozens of Ecstasy pills, under planned new guidance for courts.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Politicians to blame for human rights rulings, says judge – Daily Telegraph
“Politicians should stop criticising human rights ruling as they are to blame for tying the hands of courts, the country’s most senior judge signalled yesterday.”
Daily Telegraph, 29th March 2011
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Six people jailed in ‘severed thumb’ case – BBC News
“Six people involved in the abduction, torture and murder of a restaurant worker from Hertfordshire have been jailed.”
BBC News, 28th March 2011
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Sentencing for drugs offences – public consultation launched on new guideline for judges – Sentencing Council
“Today, the Sentencing Council is launching a three-month public consultation on its proposals to introduce a new guideline for judges and magistrates for the sentencing of drugs offenders.”
Sentencing Council, 28th March 2011
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
