Man jailed after stabbing ‘caring’ neighbour to death in violent row – The Independent
‘A man has been jailed for killing his “caring” neighbour in a violent row last year.’
The Independent, 26th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Man who blackmailed children into sending him indecent images jailed – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A man who pretended to be a teenage girl on social media to blackmail young boys into sending him nude images has been sentenced to 21 years in prison.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 22nd September 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Oxford woman jailed for distributing terrorist publications – BBC News
‘A 23-year-old woman has been sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison for terrorism offences.’
BBC News, 23rd September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Swansea: PC Jack Williams jailed for punching autistic man – BBC News
‘A policeman who punched an autistic man in the head seven times during an arrest has been jailed for 12 weeks.’
BBC News, 21st September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Body-in-suitcase murderer Matthew Waddell handed life sentence Published 15 hours ago – BBC News
‘A man who killed his partner and hid her body in a suitcase inside a wheelie bin has been jailed for life with a minimum term of 32 years.’
BBC News, 14th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Britannia Bridge fatal crash driver given suspended sentence – BBC News
‘A lorry driver who ploughed into a line of stationary cars, killing one driver and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced.’
BBC News, 13th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Tahir Nazir jailed for 21 years over Dewsbury fatal arson attack – BBC News
‘A man who started a fire at a house in Dewsbury in which one man died and five people were left seriously injured has been jailed.’
BBC News, 11th September 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man who posed for selfies as he piloted small boat jailed – Home Office
‘An Egyptian man who posed for selfies while piloting a small boat with 50 migrants on board has been jailed for 3 years and 2 months.’
Home Office, 6th September 2023
Source: www.gov.uk
Former Leeds United footballer among four drug dealers jailed – BBC News
‘A former Leeds United footballer is among four men jailed for dealing large amounts of cocaine after their encrypted messages were intercepted.’
BBC News, 7th August 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Killer caught on CCTV as he led estranged wife to her death is jailed for life – The Independent
‘A killer who stabbed his estranged wife more than 30 times, including 19 wounds to her face and neck, and then kept her body in his room for four days has been jailed for life.’
The Independent, 6th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
A46 car crash murderers sentenced – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A TikTok influencer, her mother and a group of associates have been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court for their involvement in the killing of two men on the A46 in Leicestershire.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 1st September 2023
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Man found guilty of murdering six-year-old in 1994 awaits ruling on appeal – The Independent
‘A 42-year-old man given a life sentence after being found guilty of murdering a six-year-old boy nearly 30 years ago is waiting for a ruling on an appeal.’
The Independent, 4th September 2023
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Ex-Nationwide teller in London jailed for part in £130,000 bank fraud – The Guardian
‘A former teller at a London branch of Nationwide has been jailed for more than two years for his part in a £130,000 bank fraud.’
The Guardian, 3rd September 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Ex-prison officer jailed for possessing white supremacist ‘murder manual’ – The Guardian
‘A neo-Nazi former prison officer who ran a fascist fitness club has been sentenced to eight years in prison for possessing a terrorist handbook.’
The Guardian, 31st August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
UN torture expert urges UK government to review indefinite sentences – The Guardian
‘A UN torture expert has called on the UK government to urgently review all sentences imposed on prisoners held indefinitely under the “widely discredited” imprisonment for public protection (IPP) scheme.’
The Guardian, 30th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Families welcome plan to force offenders into dock after Lucy Letby case – BBC News
‘Families of victims of serious offenders say plans to give judges more powers to make criminals attend sentencing hearings will ensure loved ones are “put first”.’
BBC News, 31st August 2023
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Two women jailed for torturing and killing pet parrot in Carlisle – The Guardian
‘Two women who tortured and killed a friend’s pet parrot during a lengthy drinking session have been jailed by a judge who described their cruelty as “beyond comprehension”.’
The Guardian, 29th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
Couple jailed for life over murder of Wigan man they accused of rape – The Guardian
‘A couple who “acted as judge, jury and executioner” have received life sentences for the murder of a Wigan man they accused of rape.’
The Guardian, 24th August 2023
Source: www.theguardian.com
