Katrice Lee: Woman sentenced for impersonating missing toddler – BBC News
‘A woman who used social media to impersonate a toddler missing for almost 40 years has been handed a suspended jail term.’
BBC News, 30th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Bride-to-be fleeced fiance’s stag party out of £11k – BBC News
‘A bride-to-be frittered away her fiance’s stag party kitty, leaving him and his friends stranded at a UK airport, a court has heard.’
BBC News, 29th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Mentally ill man jailed for yelling racist abuse at judge – Legal Futures
‘A mentally ill man has been jailed for 10 days for contempt in the face of the court after yelling racist abuse at a judge at Bristol Magistrates’ Court.’
Legal Futures, 29th October 2019
Source: www.legalfutures.co.uk
Tougher hate crime sentences at record levels – Crown Prosecution Service
‘Courts are handing down tougher sentences in almost three out of four hate crime cases – the highest proportion ever, according to new figures published today.’
Crown Prosecution Service, 25th October 2019
Source: www.cps.gov.uk
Michael Adebowale: Lee Rigby killer pleads guilty to assaulting nurse – The Independent
‘Convicted murderer will serve eight months after his 45 year minimum term is complete.’
The Independent, 28th October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Is There A Point In Banning Drill Rappers Using Certain Words? – Rights Info
‘“Bandoe”, “Booj”, “trapping” and “Kitty”. These are a few of the words drill rapper Ervine Kimpalu has been banned from using in his music for five years after being imprisoned on drug dealing charges. It has sparked renewed debate over the role the music genre plays in serious youth violence. So, how is it that a person can be prevented from using certain words? And is there any point? RightsInfo explores.’
Rights Info, 24th October 2019
Source: rightsinfo.org
Josh Hanson murder: Britain’s ‘most wanted’ man jailed for life – BBC News
‘A killer once dubbed one of Britain’s most wanted fugitives has been jailed for at least 26 years.’
BBC News, 23rd October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Furniture shop owner who deliberately caused an explosion that injured 81 people in a botched insurance job jailed for 20 years – Daily Telegraph
‘A furniture shop owner has been jailed for 20 years for causing a “colossal” explosion which injured 81 people in an attempt to claim insurance.’
Daily Telegraph, 23rd October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Mail on Sunday writer spared jail after recording court hearing on phone – The Guardian
‘A Mail on Sunday features writer has been spared jail after blaming “work pressure” for recording a court hearing on her mobile phone.’
The Guardian, 23rd October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Pair jailed for inciting copycat terror attacks – BBC News
‘Two men who encouraged copycat terror attacks after shootings in New Zealand have been jailed.’
BBC News, 23rd October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Snowdonia campsite death: Drunk driver who killed woman by running over tent jailed – The Independent
‘A driver who killed a mother while she slept after drunkenly crashing into tents at a Snowdonia campsite has been jailed.’
The Independent, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Terrorism guidelines to be revised following legislation changes – Sentencing Council
‘The Sentencing Council has launched a public consultation on revisions to some of the current sentencing guidelines for terrorism offences in England and Wales. The proposed revisions follow significant changes to terrorism legislation brought in by the new Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019.’
Sentencing Council, 22nd October 2019
Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Harry Styles stalker: Homeless man told to keep away from star – BBC News
‘A homeless man convicted of stalking Harry Styles after camping outside his house has been banned from going within 250m of the singer.’
BBC News, 21st October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rochdale road rage peacemaker’s axe attackers jailed – BBC News
‘A tree surgeon nearly died in a “barbaric” axe attack when a road rage dispute turned a street into a battleground, a court heard.’
BBC News, 18th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Drill rapper Rico Racks jailed and banned from rapping certain words – The Guardian
‘Rico Racks, a London drill rapper, has been jailed for three years for drug offences and issued with an order that forbids him from rapping certain words.’
The Guardian, 21st October 2019
Source: www.theguardian.com
Maids Moreton: Ben Field jailed for author’s murder – BBC News
‘A churchwarden who murdered an author to inherit his estate has been jailed for a minimum of 36 years.’
BBC News, 18th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dad who raped daughters given 40-year term at Swansea Crown Court – BBC News
‘A man who fathered at least six children with his own daughter has been handed a 40-year extended life sentence.’
BBC News, 18th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dog thieves are not being pursued by police as £500 rule leaves pets languishing as low priority, say campaigners – Daily Telegraph
‘Dogs may be our best friends and their unwavering loyalty priceless but thefts of them are not being pursued by police because most are worth under £500 and so rated a minor low level crime, say campaigners.’
Daily Telegraph, 16th October 2019
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for killing partner’s dog to ‘get back at her’ – BBC News
‘A man who killed his partner’s dog and hurt another so badly it had to be put down to “get back at her” has been jailed for two years.’
BBC News, 15th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Ann Marie Pomphret stables murder: Husband jailed for life – BBC News
‘A man who battered his wife to death with a crowbar during a row has been jailed for a minimum of 20 years.’
BBC News, 15th October 2019
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
