Manchester riots: Three jailed at crown court – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in burglary, handling stolen goods, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Three men thought to be among the first in England to appear at crown court after last week’s riots and looting have been jailed for up to two years.”

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BBC News, 16th August 2011

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Some England riot sentences ‘too severe’ – BBC News

Posted August 17th, 2011 in criminal justice, incitement, internet, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“MPs and justice campaigners say some of the sentences given to those involved in the riots in England are too harsh.”

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BBC News, 17th August 2011

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Facebook riot calls earn men four-year jail terms amid sentencing outcry – The Guardian

Posted August 17th, 2011 in criminal justice, incitement, internet, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Two men who posted messages on Facebook inciting other people to riot in their home towns have both been sentenced to four years in prison by a judge at Chester crown court.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2011

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Push to ‘name and shame’ rioters goes against spirit of the law – The Guardian

Posted August 16th, 2011 in anonymity, news, violent disorder, young offenders by sally

“New CPS guidance is hard to square with 2001 judgment against ‘naming and shaming’ of young offenders.”

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The Guardian, 16th August 2011

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Rereading the Riot Act – The Lawyer

Posted August 16th, 2011 in compensation, legislation, news, public order, victims, violent disorder by sally

“In light of recent rioting across England, Colin Wynter QC believes a sympathetic application of a strict law can be necessary for victims of crime.”

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The Lawyer, 15th August 2011

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Downing Street agrees to riot inquiry – The Guardian

Posted August 16th, 2011 in inquiries, news, violent disorder by sally

“No 10 has conceded to Labour demands for a formal commission to investigate the causes of last week’s riots after behind-the-scenes cross-party talks coordinated by the Liberal Democrats.”

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Riots: magistrates advised to ‘disregard normal sentencing’ – The Guardian

“Magistrates are being advised by the courts service to disregard normal sentencing guidelines when dealing with those convicted of offences committed in the context of last week’s riots.”

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The Guardian, 15th August 2011

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Council eviction notice for Clapham Junction riot accused’s family – BBC News

Posted August 15th, 2011 in housing, local government, news, violent disorder by sally

“A London council is trying to evict a tenant whose son has appeared in court charged in connection with rioting and looting at Clapham Junction.”

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BBC News, 12th August 2011

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Twitter blocking: the technical and legal issues – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 15th, 2011 in internet, investigatory powers, news, telecommunications, violent disorder by sally

“David Cameron has said that the Government wants to explore ways to control social media following this week’s riots. Just how could such a plan work?”

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Daily Telegraph, 12th August 2011

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Bail refused for many riot accused as courts work overtime – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2011 in bail, news, violent disorder by sally

“Many of those charged with riot offences from last week have been refused bail by magistrates.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2011

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UK riots: juveniles could be named and shamed, says Theresa May – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 15th, 2011 in anonymity, news, violent disorder, young offenders, youth courts by sally

“Juveniles involved in last week’s riots and looting face being named and shamed after the Home Secretary said the courts should not protect their identity.”

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Daily Telegraph, 14th August 2011

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UK riots: Judges warned by Law Society not to hand down ‘rushed justice’ – The Guardian

Posted August 15th, 2011 in judiciary, magistrates, news, theft, violent disorder by sally

“Judges and magistrates have been warned not to dispense ‘rushed justice’ after courts sat through the night to deal with hundreds of defendants charged after four days of rioting and looting in England.”

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The Guardian, 12th August 2011

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Rioters’ access to social media could be stopped, Government says – OUT-LAW.com

Posted August 12th, 2011 in crime prevention, internet, news, telecommunications, violent disorder by sally

“The UK Government is investigating whether it can stop people communicating through social media if they are known to be planning riots, the Prime Minister has said.”

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OUT-LAW.com, 12th August 2011

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#WithoutPrejudice 11: Riots and The Law – Human Rights Act update – #Hackedoff campaign update – Charon QC

Posted August 12th, 2011 in human rights, interception, podcasts, privacy, violent disorder by sally

“Analysis of the law relating to the riots, a review of a number of important human rights cases and the further developments on the #Hackedoff campaign. David Allen Green and Carl Gardner is at the table as always and we are joined by former Lib-Dem MP Dr Evan Harris, David Wales, a lawyer in private practice – a criminal law specialist and blogger – and Adam Wagner, a practising barrister at 1 Crown Office Row and editor of the UK Human Rights blog.”

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Charon QC, 12th August 2011

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“Charon QC” is the blogging pseudonym of Mike Semple Piggot, editor of insitelaw newswire.

Families made homeless by riots will be compensated – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2011 in arson, compensation, homelessness, news, violent disorder by sally

“At least 100 families are thought to have been made homeless by arson and looting since Saturday with the government pledging sufficient funds to give financial assistance to others whose homes have been damaged.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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UK riots: the list of magistrate cases and convictions so far – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2011 in magistrates, news, violent disorder by sally

“Who is ending up in the magistrates courts accused of riot-related offences? Now includes 155 cases.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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UK riots: in courtrooms across country, there was little room for leniency – The Guardian

Posted August 12th, 2011 in magistrates, news, violent disorder by sally

“It was a day of frenzied activity in magistrates courts as the long riot cleanup entered its judicial phase.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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Charging and convicting rioters is not a simple matter – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2011 in bail, news, sentencing, violent disorder by sally

“Amid the present – understandably febrile – state of public opinion we are hearing, as we often do in these circumstances, calls to short-circuit the cumbersome processes of the law in order to bring the rampaging rioters and looters to justice. The prime minister is reported as saying that a ‘major police operation’ is under way to track down looters caught on CCTV ‘picture by picture’, and that ‘phony concerns about human rights’ issues won’t stop them being published. He wants anyone convicted of violent disorder to be sent to prison.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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Does publishing photos of rioters infringe their human rights? – The Guardian

“In the wake of the recent violence in cities across England, the police have been releasing photographs of individuals in an appeal to the public for assistance in identifying them and bringing them to justice.”

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The Guardian, 11th August 2011

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Will alleged rioters get a fair trial? – The Guardian

Posted August 11th, 2011 in contempt of court, media, news, trials, violent disorder by sally

“In the coming weeks and months we will see a succession of alleged rioters face justice. Already 1,000 people are being put through courts that have been been sitting through the night to cope with the numbers. Police and emergency services have been tested to their limits, and we can expect the laws of contempt to be similarly tested in the aftermath of these extraordinary events.”

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The Guardian, 10th August 2011

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