22-year minimum term for murderer – The Independent

Posted April 13th, 2011 in murder, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“A ‘cynical and cruel’ killer who murdered his 21-year-old wife then dismembered her with an electric saw and hid her remains was today told that he would stay in prison for at least 22 years.”

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The Independent, 12th April 2011

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Gun murder gang pair get 32 years – The Independent

Posted April 13th, 2011 in gangs, London, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Two members of a murderous gun gang were jailed for life today for the murder of an innocent 16-year-old girl shot dead when a tit-for-tat revenge hit went wrong.”

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The Independent, 12th April 2011

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Judges are more lenient after taking a break, study finds – The Guardian

Posted April 12th, 2011 in judiciary, news, sentencing by sally

“Prisoners are more likely to be granted parole early in the day or after a break such as lunch, according to researchers.”

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The Guardian, 11th April 2011

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Reading text message killer driver jailed – BBC News

Posted April 11th, 2011 in dangerous driving, disqualification, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A teenage driver who ploughed into a woman in Reading moments after receiving a text message has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.”

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BBC News, 11th April 2011

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Plan for 50% sentence discount ‘will offend’ victims – BBC News

Posted April 11th, 2011 in guilty pleas, news, plea bargaining, sentencing by sally

“Plans which could see criminals’ sentences cut by up to a half if they plead guilty quickly have been attacked as putting ‘efficiency over justice’.”

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BBC News, 10th April 2011

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More fathers jailed over child support – The Independent

Posted April 11th, 2011 in child support, news, sentencing by sally

“Growing numbers of fathers are being sent to prison for missed child maintenance payments, prompting complaints that the sentences are disproportionate and undermine any chance of dads supporting their children.”

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The Independent, 10th April 2011

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Parents at pub while child, three, drank lager at home

Posted April 11th, 2011 in child neglect, news, sentencing by sally

“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

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Civilian police worker who threw scalding water over prisoner is jailed – The Guardian

Posted April 11th, 2011 in detention, grievous bodily harm, news, police, sentencing by sally

“A civilian police worker has been jailed for three years for throwing scalding water over a prisoner in a police station cell.”

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The Guardian, 8th April 2011

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Teacher jailed for raping pupil – The Independent

Posted April 8th, 2011 in child abuse, news, rape, sentencing, teachers by sally

“A teacher who raped and sexually assaulted one of his pupils after abducting her from a school disco was jailed for nine years today.”

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The Independent, 7th April 2011

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Bar Council Holds Inaugural ‘Bar Debate’: “Bang ‘Em Up Britain”: Are We Taking A Rational Approach To Sentencing Policy? – The Bar Council

Posted April 7th, 2011 in barristers, news, sentencing by sally

“The iconic Court One of the Old Bailey will this evening play host to the inaugural ‘Bar Debate’, arranged by the Bar Council, which represents barristers in England and Wales.”

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The Bar Council, 7th April 2011

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Sentencing plans ‘would not reflect severity of crimes’ – BBC News

Posted April 7th, 2011 in detention, guilty pleas, news, sentencing by sally

“Planned reforms to sentencing policy could lead to criminals spending too little time behind bars, according to several top judges.”

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BBC News, 7th April 2011

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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.”

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The Independent, 5th April 2011

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John Sweeney guilty of canal murders – The Guardian

Posted April 4th, 2011 in murder, news, recidivists, sentencing by sally

“A Liverpool-born carpenter has been found guilty of murdering two former girlfriends and dumping their dismembered remains in canals in Rotterdam and London.”

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The Guardian, 4th April 2011

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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.”

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BBC News, 1st April 2011

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Essex man jailed for £2.5 million drug smuggling attempt – UK Border Agency

Posted April 1st, 2011 in drug trafficking, press releases, sentencing by sally

“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.”

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UK Border Agency, 31st March 2011

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Uxbridge legal adviser is jailed over immigration fraud – UK Border Agency

Posted April 1st, 2011 in fraud, immigration, press releases, sentencing, visas by sally

“”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.”

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UK Border Agency, 31st March 2011

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Brighton man jailed for life for burnt body murder – BBC News

Posted April 1st, 2011 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 31st March 2011

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Blind man’s 12 years custody for woman’s crash death – BBC News

Posted April 1st, 2011 in dangerous driving, homicide, news, robbery, sentencing by sally

“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.”

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BBC News, 31st March 2011

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Fraudsters jailed for £140,000 injury law scam – Law Society’s Gazette

Posted March 31st, 2011 in fraud, law firms, news, personal injuries, sentencing by sally

“Six fraudsters were jailed last week for fronting a fake claims company that defrauded 19 personal injury law firms of almost £140,000.”

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Law Society’s Gazette, 31st March 2011

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Former MP Jim Devine jailed for 16 months over expenses – BBC News

Posted March 31st, 2011 in expenses, false accounting, news, sentencing by sally

“Ex-Labour MP Jim Devine has been jailed for 16 months for fraudulently claiming £8,385 in expenses.”

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BBC News, 31st March 2011

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