UK teenager sentenced over ‘biggest’ web attack – BBC News
‘A British teenager has been sentenced for his part in what was called the “biggest cyber attack in history”.’
BBC News, 10th July 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: young offenders
Cardiff teenager jailed over plan to join Isis – The Guardian
‘A teenager from Cardiff has been jailed for plotting to travel to Syria to fight with Isis after being radicalised by older men in the Welsh capital.’
The Guardian, 7th July 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
People who carry knives to be jailed under ‘two strikes’ rule – The Guardian
‘A mandatory “two strikes and you’re out’’ minimum six-month prison sentence for carrying a knife, which was blocked more than a year ago by the Liberal Democrats, is to be finally introduced next week.’
The Guardian, 7th July 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Offending rates among children in care investigated – BBC News
‘An independent review is being launched to examine why so many children in care in England and Wales end up in the criminal justice system.’
BBC News, 23rd June 2015
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Eight years for teenager in UK terror grooming case – The Guardian
‘A teenage terrorist has been sentenced to eight years for grooming a young man with learning difficulties to carry out a Lee Rigby copycat killing.‘
The Guardian, 30th May 2015
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Schoolgirl jailed for filmed attack on young boy ‘told magistrate whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever when asked for her address’ – The Independent
‘A schoolgirl detained for eight months after attacking a boy reportedly told magistrates “whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever, whatever” when she was asked to list her address.’
The Independent, 22nd May 2015
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Sofyen Belamouadden murder: The inside story of a crime that horrified Britain – The Independent
‘It is five years since the schoolboy was murdered in Victoria Station. His mother Naima talks to Joshi Herrmann about that terrible day.’
The Independent, 25th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Boy of 13 given life sentence for killing woman by stamping on her face – The Guardian
‘A 13-year-old boy, who killed a woman by stamping on her face, has been given a life sentence.’
The Guardian, 17th April 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Glen Parva criticised over Greg Revell death – BBC News
‘A coroner has criticised a young offenders’ institution for failing to identify the risk to an 18-year-old remand prisoner who hanged himself.’
BBC News, 18th April 2015
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Teenager jailed for punching 16-year-old girlfriend in stomach and causing miscarriage – The Independent
‘A teenager has been jailed for punching his pregnant girlfriend in the stomach, causing her to lose the baby.’
The Independent, 18th April 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Boy, 13, jailed after admitting to north London stabbing – The Guardian
‘One of the youngest children to plead guilty to murder has been locked up for a minimum of 11 years after sentencing at the Old Bailey.’
Full story
The Guardian, 11th April 2015
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Essex child abuse: Family of rape victim, five, want case reviewed – BBC News
‘The parents of a five-year-old rape victim have called for a new police investigation into her case.’
BBC News, 29th March 2015
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What should we do with violent children? One secure home may have the answer – The Guardian
‘The young people locked up in Clayfields House have been convicted of serious crimes, from assault to murder. Under close supervision, many have turned their lives around – but now this unusual prison may be under threat.’
The Guardian, 18th March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Removal of clothing by police and Article 8 ECHR – Court of Appeal expresses sympathy for vulnerable position of children in custody – UK Human Rights Blog
‘The Court of Appeal has considered the compatibility with Article 8 ECHR of the police’s removal of a 14 year old girl’s clothing after she had been arrested and taken to a police station.’
UK Human Rights Blog, 9th March 2015
Source: www.ukhumanrightsblog.com
Young offender rehabilitation staff criticised – BBC News
‘Work to stop young offenders committing more crimes after their release from custody is hampered by “distrust” among the staff responsible, inspectors say.’
BBC News, 12th March 2015
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Teenager sentenced for throwing bleach in model’s face – The Guardian
‘A teenager who threw bleach into a young model’s face in a “spiteful and vengeful act” has been sentenced to 27 months in a young offender institution.’
The Guardian, 2nd March 2015
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Protecting the Innocent – BBC Law in Action
‘Dwaine George was sent to prison in 2001 for murder. Aged 18 and a member of a Manchester gang, he was convicted for shooting dead another 18-year-old and sentenced to life imprisonment. But Dwaine George said he didn’t do it and continued to protest his innocence throughout the 12 years he eventually served. He was finally vindicated by the Court of Appeal shortly before Christmas, when his conviction was quashed.’
BBC Law in Action, 12th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Imprisonment ‘turns young offenders into sex criminals’ – The Independent
‘Plans for Europe’s largest juvenile prison were criticised last night after a new report claimed that jailing children increased the chances of them becoming sex offenders in adulthood.’
Full story
The Independent, 10th February 2015
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Cigarette row killer Kai Steele given 18 years – BBC News
‘A teenager who stabbed a man to death during an argument sparked by a row over a cigarette has been detained for at least 18 years.’
BBC News, 4th February 2015
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
