Devon paedophile spared jail due to ‘treatment delay’ – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2010 in news, rehabilitation, sentencing, sexual offences, suspended sentences by sally

“A paedophile has been spared prison because a judge said authorities would not be able to put him on a treatment programme during his sentence.”

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BBC News, 20th July 2010

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Cambridge graduate sentenced for rare books theft – The Independent

Posted July 20th, 2010 in news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A Cambridge graduate who stole antique books worth £40,000 from a world-famous library will be sentenced today.”

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The Independent, 20th July 2010

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Many offenders in jail too long, says parole chief – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2010 in news, parole, recidivists, reports, sentencing by sally

“Large numbers of prisoners are spending longer in jail than necessary due to the increasingly risk-averse attitude of the public and politicians, according to the chair of the parole board.”

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The Guardian, 19th July 2010

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Yorkshire Ripper will not be given parole, high court rules – The Guardian

Posted July 16th, 2010 in appeals, murder, news, parole, sentencing by sally

“A high court judge today ruled that Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, will not be eligible for parole and must spend the rest of his life in custody.”

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The Guardian, 16th July 2010

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Owner of fighting dogs from Llanbradach jailed – BBC News

Posted July 16th, 2010 in animal cruelty, dogs, news, sentencing by sally

“A 47-year-old man has been jailed for six months for possessing fighting dogs and on animal cruelty charges.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2010

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Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe awaits tariff decision – BBC News

Posted July 16th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A High Court judge is to rule later on whether Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, will ever be released.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2010

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Couple jailed for giving baby methadone – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2010 in child cruelty, drug offences, news, sentencing by sally

“Recovering heroin users jailed for child cruelty after using drug to soothe infant in the six months up to her death.”

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The Guardian, 15th July 2010

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‘Wicked’ woman jailed over false rape claim – The Independent

Posted July 15th, 2010 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, sentencing by sally

“An ‘irresponsible and wicked’ woman was jailed for three years today after she slashed her body, hair and clothing to convince police she was the victim of a serious sexual assault.”

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The Independent, 15th July 2010

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Bristol drug gang jailed after covert police operation – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2010 in assets recovery, conspiracy, drug offences, gangs, news, sentencing by sally

“Four men have been jailed for their part in a drugs network which police said allowed them to live a life of luxury hotels and fast cars.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2010

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Killers jailed for murders of London chef and flatmate – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men must each serve at least 33 years in prison after being jailed for life for murdering a chef and his Italian flatmate in south London.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2010

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Man jailed for fatal drunk crash in Nottinghamshire – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2010 in dangerous driving, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A driver who killed two passengers in a crash in Nottinghamshire has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2010

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Judges hear Clarke’s plans for justice – Ministry of Justice

“A sensible review of sentencing policy is long overdue, Kenneth Clarke has told an audience of senior judges.”

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Ministry of Justice, 14th July 2010

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Crown prosecutor who dropped assault case for £10,000 jailed – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 14th, 2010 in bribery, corruption, misfeasance in public office, news, sentencing by sally

“A corrupt Crown prosecutor who pocketed £10,000 to use his position to discontinue an assault case has been jailed for four-and-a-half years.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2010

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Transsexual spared jail because of risk of attack – Daily Telegraph

“A transsexual who downloaded child pornography has been spared jail after a judge said that time in prison would be an ‘appalling experience’ for her.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2010

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Former MI6 man Daniel Houghton admits secrecy breach – BBC News

“A former MI6 worker from London has pleaded guilty to two offences under the Official Secrets Act.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2010

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Man who raped boy, 15, in Milton Keynes wood detained – BBC News

“A teenager from Milton Keynes who raped and beat a 15-year-old boy has been given an indeterminate sentence in a young offenders institution.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Israeli embassy Gaza protesters have sentences cut – BBC News

Posted July 13th, 2010 in demonstrations, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Seven protesters arrested after a demonstration in London against Israel’s invasion of Gaza have won cuts in their sentences of up to 18 months.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Campaigner guilty of Oxford University arson plot – BBC News

Posted July 13th, 2010 in arson, news, sentencing, universities by sally

“An animal rights campaigner has been given a 10-year prison term after being found guilty of plotting arson attacks against Oxford University buildings.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Life for former Suffolk pub landlord who murdered wife – BBC News

Posted July 13th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A former pub landlord who stabbed his wife with a World War II bayonet convinced she was having an affair, has been sentenced to life imprisonment.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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Man jailed over racism row bus stop death in Liverpool – BBC News

Posted July 13th, 2010 in homicide, news, racism, sentencing by sally

“A man who lashed out at a 70-year-old man for making racist remarks about him has been jailed for his manslaughter.”

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BBC News, 12th July 2010

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