Category: sentencing

Call for sentence review after neo-Nazi told to read classic literature – The Guardian

Posted September 3rd, 2021 in attorney general, news, sentencing, suspended sentences, terrorism by sally

‘The attorney general’s office has been asked to review whether an unduly lenient sentence was handed to a neo-Nazi who was ordered to read classic literature such as Pride and Prejudice. Ben John, who was convicted of a terror offence after downloading almost 70,000 white supremacist documents and bomb-making instructions, received a suspended prison term on Tuesday.’

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The Guardian, 2nd September 2021

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UK judge orders rightwing extremist to read classic literature or face prison – The Guardian

Posted September 2nd, 2021 in news, sentencing, suspended sentences, terrorism by sally

‘A former student who downloaded almost 70,000 white supremacist documents and bomb-making instructions has avoided a prison sentence “by the skin of his teeth” after being told to read classic literature by Dickens, Austen, Shakespeare and Hardy.’

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The Guardian, 1st September 2021

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Stubton Hall School: Deputy head David Taylor jailed for rape – BBC News

Posted August 24th, 2021 in assault, news, rape, sentencing, sexual offences, special educational needs, teachers by sally

‘A deputy headmaster who raped and assaulted girls at a special needs school has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 23rd August 2021

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Ex-police officer who sexually exploited domestic abuse victims sentenced – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 23rd, 2021 in abuse of position of trust, Crown Prosecution Service, domestic violence, imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, news, police, professional conduct, sentencing, sexual grooming, sexual offences, victims by sally

‘A former police officer who used his position to groom and sexually exploit vulnerable women has been sentenced.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 20th August 2021

Source: www.cps.gov.uk

Sentences for violent and sexual crimes fall sharply in England and Wales – The Guardian

Posted August 20th, 2021 in coronavirus, criminal justice, domestic violence, imprisonment, Ministry of Justice, news, sentencing, sexual offences, statistics, violence, violent offenders by sally

‘Average sentence lengths for violent and sexual offences in England and Wales fell steeply last year as the Covid pandemic also led to a huge slowdown in the number of people dealt with by the criminal justice system.’

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The Guardian, 19th August 2021

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UK sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences published – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 20th, 2021 in codes of practice, forced labour, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘The publication of new sentencing guidelines for modern slavery offences should bring home to UK businesses the continued focus on modern slavery by law enforcement bodies, a legal expert has said.’

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OUT-LAW.com, 19th August 2021

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Bradford mother jailed after ‘home alone’ son killed by car – BBC News

Posted August 19th, 2021 in accidents, child neglect, guilty pleas, news, road traffic, sentencing by sally

‘A mother has been jailed after her seven-year-old son was knocked down and killed when he was left alone at his home in West Yorkshire.’

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BBC News, 18th August 2021

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Mark Chilman jailed for murdering ex’s new partner and setting body on fire – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2021 in families, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘An “obsessed” man has been jailed for at least 22 years for murdering his former long-term girlfriend’s new partner, leaving him in a burning car.’

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BBC News, 16th August 2021

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COVID-19 vaccine fraudster jailed – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 16th, 2021 in assault, coronavirus, fraud, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, vaccination by sally

‘A fraudster has been jailed at Kingston Crown Court today for pretending to offer a 92-year-old victim a COVID vaccine in exchange for money.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 13th August 2021

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Modern slavery offences sentencing guidelines published – Sentencing Council

Posted August 13th, 2021 in codes of practice, forced labour, news, sentencing, trafficking in human beings by sally

‘We have published new sentencing guidelines for sentencing offenders convicted of modern slavery offences in England and Wales, following consultation. The new guidelines will give judges and magistrates dedicated guidelines to follow when sentencing offenders guilty of offences under the Modern Slavery Act 2015, including slavery, servitude, forced or compulsory labour, and trafficking for the purposes of exploitation.’

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Sentencing Council, 12th August 2021

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Cheshire care worker caught on camera sexually assaulting patient – BBC News

Posted August 13th, 2021 in abuse of position of trust, care homes, care workers, imprisonment, news, sentencing, sexual offences by sally

‘A care worker who was caught by a hidden camera sexually assaulting a patient has been jailed.’

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BBC News, 12th August 2021

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Priti Patel: Men jailed over racist Snapchat video that went viral – BBC News

Posted August 13th, 2021 in government departments, hate crime, imprisonment, malicious communications, news, racism, sentencing by sally

‘A man has been jailed for making a racist Snapchat video in which he targeted Home Secretary Priti Patel and used racial slurs.’

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BBC News, 12th August 2021

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David Gomoh: four people convicted over murder of NHS worker – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2021 in gangs, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘Four people have been convicted of murdering an NHS worker they selected at random to kill in the street in an attack meant to boost their standing in a gang.’

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The Guardian, 11th August 2021

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Haroldas Bugaila jailed for life for baby son’s murder – BBC News

Posted August 12th, 2021 in child abuse, domestic violence, murder, news, sentencing by sally

‘A man who murdered his baby son and inflicted life-changing injuries on the infant’s twin brother by violently shaking them has been jailed for life.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2021

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Man jailed 24 hours after upskirting woman in London underground station – The Independent

Posted August 11th, 2021 in closed circuit television, imprisonment, news, sentencing, video recordings, voyeurism by sally

‘A man caught filming up a stranger’s skirt during a visit to the UK was jailed less than 24 hours after committing the offence.’

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The Independent, 10th August 2021

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Smitten prison officer helped inmate lover escape – BBC News

Posted August 11th, 2021 in escape from custody, imprisonment, misfeasance in public office, news, prison officers, prisons, professional conduct, sentencing by sally

‘A former prison officer has been jailed for forming a relationship with an inmate and helping him escape.’

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BBC News, 10th August 2021

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Radio host sentenced to 32 months’ imprisonment for inciting racial hatred on his radio show – Crown Prosecution Service

Posted August 9th, 2021 in Crown Prosecution Service, hate crime, imprisonment, incitement, Judaism, media, news, racism, sentencing by sally

‘A radio host has been sentenced to 32 months’ imprisonment for using antisemitic language and racial slurs on his live radio show.’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 6th August 2021

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Verphy Kudi: Mother jailed for leaving toddler alone for days to starve to death – The Independent

Posted August 9th, 2021 in causing death of children or vulnerable adults, child neglect, children, closed circuit television, families, homicide, imprisonment, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

‘The teenage mother who left her 20-month-old daughter to starve to death while she partied in London and Coventry has been jailed for nine years.’

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The Independent, 7th August 2021

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New guidelines to sentence trade mark offences published – Sentencing Council

Posted August 6th, 2021 in codes of practice, consultations, intellectual property, news, sentencing, trade marks by sally

‘Two new sentencing guidelines for sentencing individuals or companies that sell or possess counterfeit goods intended for sale were published by the Sentencing Council today, following consultation.’

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Sentencing Council, 5th August 2021

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Northumberland Santa impersonator sentenced for sexual assaults – BBC News

Posted August 6th, 2021 in news, sentencing, sexual offences, suspended sentences by sally

‘A man who sexually assaulted two women while he was playing the part of Santa Claus has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 5th August 2021

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