An interesting sentencing exercise – St Pauls Chambers

‘On 4.2.24 CLOWES was sentenced to 2 years imprisonment suspended for 2 years for gross negligence manslaughter.’

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St Pauls Chambers, 28th February 2024

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Swindon man fined £20,000 after boat crashed into rocks – BBC News

‘A man has been ordered to pay £20,000 after crashing his boat on to rocks and seriously injuring three passengers.’

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BBC News, 18th February 2024

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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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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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YouTuber sentenced for antisemitic abuse during livestream, CPS says – The Independent

‘A YouTuber who targeted antisemitic abuse at a Jewish woman during a livestream has been sentenced for a hate crime.’

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The Independent, 16th November 2023

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Bristol grandma among Just Stop Oil M25 activists spared jail – BBC News

‘A 76-year-old grandmother is among 12 activists spared jail for causing “massive disruption” on the M25.’

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BBC News, 31st October 2023

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Jailing women for abortion ‘unlikely to be just’ – BBC News

Posted October 19th, 2023 in abortion, imprisonment, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘A senior court has said jailing women for abortion-related crimes was “unlikely” to be a “just outcome” after a mother’s sentence was reduced.’

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BBC News, 18th October 2023

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Animal Rising activist given suspended sentence for Derby course invasion – The Guardian

‘Ben Newman, a member of the activist group Animal Rising who ran on to the course at Epsom shortly after the start of the Derby, was sentenced to two months’ imprisonment, suspended for 18 months, for contempt of court on Wednesday after he admitted breaching an injunction granted to the Jockey Club in May to prevent disruption at the Derby meeting.;

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The Guardian, 11th October 2023

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Liverpool woman sentenced after boy, 4, attacked by bully XL Published 19 hours ago – BBC News

Posted September 29th, 2023 in children, dogs, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by tracey

‘A woman whose partner’s American bully XL dog attacked a four-year old boy and left him with “catastrophic” injuries has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 28th September 2023

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Stradey Park: Man made sexist video about police officer – BBC News

‘A man who made sexist and ageist comments about a female police officer has been given a suspended sentence.’

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BBC News, 27th September 2023

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Britannia Bridge fatal crash driver given suspended sentence – BBC News

Posted September 14th, 2023 in careless driving, homicide, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by tracey

‘A lorry driver who ploughed into a line of stationary cars, killing one driver and seriously injuring another, has been sentenced.’

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BBC News, 13th September 2023

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Comedian Tom Binns given suspended sentence over child abuse images – The Guardian

‘A comedian who has appeared on Channel 4’s 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown has been sentenced after being found with more than 35,000 indecent images of children.’

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The Guardian, 17th August 2023

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Parents of baby killed by their husky in Lincolnshire given suspended sentences – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2023 in children, dogs, guilty pleas, news, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

‘The parents of a three-month-old girl who was mauled to death by one of their husky dogs have been given suspended jail sentences.’

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The Guardian, 14th August 2023

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Taxi driver’s attacker jailed after court intervenes – Attorney General’s Office

‘A woman who permanently blinded a taxi driver in one eye after a frenzied attack with her high heels has been jailed for three years.’

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Attorney General's Office, 7th August 2023

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Anti-vaxxer guilty of harassing Matt Hancock on London tube – The Guardian

Posted August 3rd, 2023 in coronavirus, harassment, news, sentencing, suspended sentences, vaccination by sally

‘An anti-vaccine protester who accused Matt Hancock of murdering people during the coronavirus pandemic has been found guilty of harassment.’

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The Guardian, 2nd August 2023

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HS2 Euston tunnellers given suspended sentences after retrial – The Guardian

‘Six environmental activists who underwent a retrial over charges related to tunnelling near Euston station in London in protest against HS2 have been sentenced.’

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The Guardian, 1st August 2023

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COVID-19 fraudster sentenced for laundering nearly £200k from taxpayers – Crown Prosecution Service

‘A fraudster who sought to exploit the taxpayer through a COVID-19 support scheme has been sentenced today (3 July 2023).’

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Crown Prosecution Service, 3rd July 2023

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Cardiff: Trampoline park owner sentenced over injuries – BBC News

‘The owner of an indoor trampoline park where four children broke their legs has been given a suspended sentence.’

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BBC News, 20th June 2023

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TikToker who stalked Chelsea star Mason Mount sentenced – BBC News

‘An influencer who bombarded Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount with messages has been given a suspended prison term.’

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BBC News, 20th June 2023

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Killamarsh murders: Inquest to examine failings over quadruple killer – BBC News

Posted April 19th, 2023 in arson, inquests, murder, news, parole, sentencing, suspended sentences by sally

An inquest will be held to examine wider issues around how a man murdered a mother and three children after being given a suspended prison sentence.

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BBC News, 17th April 2023

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