Blackpool nurse and colleague jailed over drugging patients – BBC News

‘An “evil” nurse who drugged patients on a stroke unit for an “easy shift” and a healthcare worker who conspired with her have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 15th December 2023

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Nurse who sedated patients on hospital stroke unit for an ‘easy life’ jailed – The Independent

‘An NHS nurse who was giving her patients on a hospital stroke unit sedatives to “keep them quiet and compliant” has been jailed for seven years and two months.’

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The Independent, 14th December 2023

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Miscarriage of justice watchdog reviews murder conviction of ex-MI6 informant – The Guardian

‘Criminal Cases Review Commission re-examines case of Wang Yam, who was convicted of 2006 murder of Allan Chappelow in London.’

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The Guardian, 14th December 2023

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Mehmet Koray Alpergin: Kidnappers jailed for killing DJ – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2023 in false imprisonment, homicide, kidnapping, news, sentencing by sally

‘Two men who killed a radio DJ in an empty bar near Tottenham Hotspur’s stadium have been jailed.’

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BBC News, 13th December 2023

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Eight in 10 convicted in UK over child abuse images avoid prison, NCA says – The Guardian

Posted December 14th, 2023 in imprisonment, indecent photographs of children, news, sentencing, statistics by sally

‘Eight out of 10 people in the UK caught with images of children being sexually abused avoid going to jail, the head of the National Crime Agency has revealed.’

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The Guardian, 13th December 2023

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Man jailed over Wolverhampton crash that killed two brothers – BBC News

Posted December 14th, 2023 in dangerous driving, guilty pleas, homicide, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who killed two brothers aged 23 months and 10 years in a car crash has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 13th December 2023

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Met Police: Ex-officers sentenced over racist WhatsApp posts – BBC News

Posted December 7th, 2023 in internet, news, police, racism, sentencing, suspended sentences, telecommunications by michael

‘Six former Metropolitan Police officers have been given suspended prison sentences for sending racist, sexist and homophobic messages on WhatsApp, after a BBC Newsnight investigation.’

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BBC News, 7th December 2023

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Cardiff: 32 years jail for North Road van driver murder – BBC News

Posted December 4th, 2023 in imprisonment, murder, news, robbery, sentencing by tracey

‘A robber who murdered a parcel delivery driver with his own van has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 2nd December 2023

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Newham v Chaplair: the lessons to be learned – Local Government Lawyer

‘Archie Maddan explains what was involved in the first successful prosecution of a tower block owner for failure to remove flammable cladding.’

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Local Government Lawyer, 30th November 2023

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Reforms bring hope to rehabilitated people still serving abolished indefinite sentences – Ministry of Justice

‘Thousands of rehabilitated ex-prisoners serving long-since abolished indefinite sentences will become eligible to have their licence period terminated earlier as part of new reforms.’

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Ministry of Justice, 28th December 2023

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Haulage boss jailed seven years for his role in people-smuggling network linked to Essex lorry deaths – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A haulage boss has been jailed today for his involvement in a people-smuggling network linked to the tragic deaths of 39 Vietnamese men, women and children in Essex.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 30th November 2023

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Frinton-on-Sea bigamist gets suspended term for ‘cruel deception’ – BBC News

Posted November 30th, 2023 in bigamy, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A man who admitted to the “cruel deception” of bigamy has been handed a suspended jail term and placed on curfew.’

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BBC News, 29th November 2023

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Life sentence for Underfall Yard arsonist Boyd-Stevenson – BBC News

Posted November 28th, 2023 in arson, news, sentencing by tracey

‘A serial arsonist has been jailed for life after starting a fire which destroyed a historic boatyard, causing millions of pounds worth of damage.’

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BBC News, 27th November 2023

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Over 1,800 offenders to have indefinite jail sentences terminated, says MoJ – The Guardian

Posted November 28th, 2023 in early release, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing by tracey

‘More than 1,800 offenders in England and Wales who have been released on licence but remain under indefinite threat of recall to jail are to have their sentences terminated.’

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The Guardian, 28th November 2023

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Modern slavery survivors ‘imprisoned for crimes they were forced to commit’ – The Independent

Posted November 28th, 2023 in duress, forced labour, guilty pleas, imprisonment, news, sentencing, victims by tracey

‘Survivors of modern slavery are being sent to prison for crimes they were forced to commit and not being identified for help, new research suggests.’

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The Independent, 28th November 2023

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Kathleen Griffin: Grandmother killer’s release date pushed back – BBC News

Posted November 28th, 2023 in diminished responsibility, early release, homicide, news, sentencing by tracey

‘The son of a woman who was stabbed to death said he was “over the moon” her killer will not be released this year.’

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BBC News, 28th November 2023

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Lewis Graham: On Ouster Clauses (Again) – UK Constitutional Law Association

Posted November 27th, 2023 in constitutional law, Crown Court, indictments, judicial review, news, sentencing by tracey

‘When we think of the most important ouster clauses in the law of judicial review, we might think of the relevant parts of the Foreign Compensation Order considered in Anisminic, or section 67(8) the Regulation of Investigatory Powers Act, crucial to the decision in Privacy International. We might consider section 2 of the Judicial Review and Courts Act, restricting Cart-type reviews. Or we might look to provisions in the recently-passed Illegal Immigration Act and forthcoming Victims and Prisoners Bill, which purport to shield the respective legislation from certain kinds of review under the Human Rights Act.’

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UK Constitutional Law Association, 23rd November 2023

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People smugglers ordered to pay over £280,000 from criminal profits in the Essex lorry deaths case – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A convicted people smuggler, responsible for the manslaughter of 39 people who died in the back of a lorry in Essex, has today (24 September 2023) been ordered to pay a total of £65,157.65 to victims’ families through a Confiscation Order made by the court today.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 24th November 2023

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Man jailed for gross negligence manslaughter after death of David Haw in boat collision – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A boat skipper has been jailed after a man was killed when the vessel he was steering crashed into a buoy at high-speed.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 21st November 2023

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Intentional Non-Fatal Strangulation: Quick Sentence Guide – 3PB

Posted November 23rd, 2023 in assault, domestic violence, news, sentencing by sally

‘The political and evidential background underpinning the implementation of the offence of Intentional Non-Fatal Strangulation (INFS) will be well known to anyone who habitually works in the Criminal Justice System.’

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3PB, 11th October 2023

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