Category: sentencing

Lawcast 192: John Cooper QC on the sentencing of rioters and looters – Charon QC

Posted August 19th, 2011 in podcasts, proportionality, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Today I am talking to John Cooper QC, a practising barrister at 25 Bedford Row, about the controversy which now rages in the press in relation to the sentences being handed down to rioters and looters. The issue of proportion, parity and comparison with sentences given for so called ‘white collar crime’ by MPs, peers and bankers is examined in detail.”

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Charon QC, 18th August 2011

Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com

“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

Revealed: the full picture of sentences handed down to rioters – The Guardian

Posted August 19th, 2011 in detention, news, sentencing, statistics, violent disorder by sally

“The courts are handing down prison sentences to convicted rioters that are on average 25% longer than normal, according to an exclusive Guardian analysis of 1,000 riot-related cases dealt with so far by magistrates.”

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The Guardian, 18th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

UK riots: sentencing council to discuss ‘harsh’ prison terms – The Guardian

Posted August 19th, 2011 in incitement, internet, news, proportionality, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“The sentencing council, which produces guidelines for judges, will discuss the lengths of prison terms handed down to rioters amid claims that some sentences have been disproportionately harsh.”

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The Guardian, 18th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Riots sentencing: a sinister attempt to upend the judicial process – The Guardian

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

“When people are rightly angry it’s the duty of the courts to punish more severely – but not to do as the government tells them.”

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The Guardian, 18th August 2011

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

Riots: glut of appeals anticipated – Law Society’s Gazette

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

“Crown courts could face a glut of appeals in response to the speed at which defendants were dealt with last week, when some magistrates’ courts worked through the night to process defendants.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 18th August 2011

Source: www.lawgazette.co.uk

Lawcast 191: Felicity Gerry on women in the law, practice at the Bar and a view on sentencing – Charon QC

Posted August 18th, 2011 in barristers, podcasts, sentencing, women by sally

“Today I am talking to Felicity Gerry, a practising barrister at 36 Bedford Row, about women in the law, practice at the Bar and, given Felicity’s expertise, we will take a look at the role of the Sentencing Council and her thoughts on the sentences being meted out to the rioters and looters by the courts.”

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Charon QC, 18th August 2011

Source: www.charonqc.wordpress.com

“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

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

Source: www.justice.gov.uk

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

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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

Posted August 18th, 2011 in company directors, disqualification, fraud, news, sentencing, Serious Fraud Office by sally

“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

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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

Source: www.independent.co.uk

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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk

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

Source: www.guardian.co.uk

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

Source: www.bbc.co.uk