Jack Straw: tougher sentences for those who kill with a knife – Ministry of Justice

Posted November 11th, 2009 in news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“Those who commit murder with a knife should face significantly longer in jail than they currently do, Justice Secretary Jack Straw announced today.”

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Ministry of Justice, 10th November 2009

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‘Snakes’ gun man freed from jail – BBC News

Posted November 11th, 2009 in appeals, news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“A businessman jailed for three years for keeping a revolver he bought to fight off rattlesnakes while living in the USA has been freed on appeal.”

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BBC News, 10th November 2009

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Knife killers will serve minimum 25 year jail term, Jack Straw says – The Guardian

Posted November 11th, 2009 in news, offensive weapons, sentencing by sally

“The minimum prison sentence for knife killers will be increased from 15 to 25 years, the justice secretary, Jack Straw, said today.”

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The Guardian, 10th November 2009

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Runaway counterfeiter behind bars – BBC News

Posted November 10th, 2009 in counterfeiting, news, sentencing by sally

“A prolific counterfeiter who went on the run for almost four years has been jailed after being returned to the UK.”

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BBC News, 9th November 2009

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Jail for woman who killed unborn twins – The Independent

Posted November 9th, 2009 in abortion, child cruelty, news, perverting the course of justice, sentencing by sally

“A woman who killed her unborn twins after injecting herself with drugs to induce their birth was finally jailed today after going on the run.”

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The Independent, 6th November 2009

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Serving soldier avoids jail term – BBC News

Posted November 6th, 2009 in affray, armed forces, news, sentencing by sally

“A soldier has avoided jail because of ‘his service to his country.’ ” 

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BBC news, 6th November 2009

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Praying murderer jailed for life – BBC News

Posted November 6th, 2009 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man overheard praying for forgiveness after murdering his pregnant girlfriend’s mother has been jailed for life by a judge at the Old Bailey.”

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BBC News, 6th November 2009

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Attorney General encourages prosecutors to explain sentences and issues revised guidance on pleas and sentencing – Attorney General’s Office

Posted November 6th, 2009 in Crown Prosecution Service, press releases, sentencing, victims by sally

“Victims and their families should fully understand what a sentence means in practice, and CPS prosecutors can play a key role in explaining, the Attorney General, Baroness Scotland QC, said today.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 5th November 2009

Source: www.attorneygeneral.gov.uk

Holiday cottage voyeur is jailed – BBC news

Posted November 5th, 2009 in closed circuit television, news, sentencing, voyeurism by sally

“A man has been jailed for more than two years for setting up secret cameras to spy on people renting his cottage.”

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BBC news, 5th November 2009

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Woman jailed for sex with teenage boy – Daily Telegraph

Posted November 5th, 2009 in children, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

“Rebecca Thompson, who worked as a carer, admitted three counts of sexual activity with the 15 –year-old boy.”

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Daily Telegraph, 5th November 2009

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Shannon Matthews ‘aunt’ jailed for benefit fraud – The Guardian

Posted November 5th, 2009 in benefits, fraud, news, sentencing by sally

“The ‘aunt’ of Shannon Matthews became the latest family member to go to jail today after the huge investigation into the Yorkshire schoolgirl’s staged kidnapping.”

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The Guardian, 5th November 2009

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Man jailed for Sudan vehicle deal – BBC News

Posted November 5th, 2009 in news, sanctions, sentencing, Sudan, weapons by sally

“A millionaire businessman who illegally sold former military personnel carriers to Sudan has been jailed.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2009

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1998 wife killer loses appeal bid – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2009 in domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man jailed for life 11 years ago after admitting repeatedly stabbing his wife to death when she left him, has lost his appeal against conviction.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2009

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Biker jailed over pensioner death – BBC News

Posted November 4th, 2009 in dangerous driving, motorcycles, news, sentencing by sally

“A speeding biker who killed a 71-year-old woman out walking her neighbour’s dog has been jailed for three years.”

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BBC News, 4th November 2009

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Life term for woodland murderers – BBC News

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“Two men who murdered their friend and dumped his battered body in Cheshire woodland have been jailed for life.”

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BBC News, 3rd November 2009

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Teacher jailed for sex with girls – BBC News

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in abuse of position of trust, news, sentencing, sexual offences, teachers by sally

“A science teacher has been jailed for five years for having sex with three of his pupils in Norfolk.”

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BBC News, 3rd November 2009

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Man jailed for conning women in barrister scam – The Independent

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in fraud, impersonating a barrister, news, sentencing by sally

“One of Britain’s most notorious swindlers was jailed for three years today after posing as the country’s top lawyer to target vulnerable women.”

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The Independent, 3rd November 2009

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Man jailed for firebomb attacks on police homes – The Guardian

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in arson, news, sentencing by sally

“A car dealer has been jailed for 18 years for ordering firebomb attacks on the homes of two police officers.”

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The Guardian, 3rd November 2009

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Sentence increase sends a message to gang members – Attorney General’s Office

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in gangs, murder, press releases, sentencing by sally

“A gang member involved in the murder of Rhys Jones has had his sentence increased from seven years to twelve after being referred to the Court of Appeal by the Solicitor General, Vera Baird QC MP, for consideration as unduly lenient.”

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Attorney General’s Office, 28th October 2009

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Man jailed for raping 71-year-old – BBC News

Posted November 3rd, 2009 in news, rape, sentencing by sally

“A man has been sentenced to five-and-a-half years in prison for the knifepoint rape of a 71-year-old retired teacher in woodlands in Wiltshire.”

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BBC News, 2nd November 2009

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