Leicester boy loses ‘laser pen’ appeal – BBC News

Posted September 8th, 2010 in aircraft, children, endangering safety of aircraft, news, young offenders by sally

“A 14-year-old youth accused of shining a laser pen at a police helicopter in Leicester has failed to convince the High Court he should not be prosecuted.”

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BBC News, 7th September 2010

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‘Youngest’ female double murderer jailed – BBC News

Posted September 7th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing, women, young offenders by sally

“The girl thought to be Britain’s youngest female double murderer has been jailed for a minimum of 14 years. Lorraine Thorpe, now 16, of Clapgate Lane, Ipswich, was found guilty in August of murdering her father Desmond Thorpe and a woman called Rosalyn Hunt.”

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BBC News, 7th September 2010

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Teenager sentenced for killing soldier – The Independent

Posted August 27th, 2010 in homicide, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who killed a soldier just days before he was returning home to his family for Christmas was detained for two and half years today.”

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The Independent, 27th August 2010

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Tricky task of sentencing the young for serious crimes

Posted August 19th, 2010 in children, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Two 11-year-old boys have been given a three-year supervision order for the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in a west London park. But how does the offenders’ age affect the sentence?”

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BBC News, 18th August 2010

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Four-year-old apologises as part of scheme where criminals say sorry to victims – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 17th, 2010 in children, criminal damage, news, restorative justice, young offenders by sally

“A boy aged four is believed to be the youngest child in Britain to be dealt with under a scheme which involves criminals apologising to victims.”

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Daily Telegraph, 17th August 2010

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Teenager jailed for 20-minute attack on dog – The Independent

“A teenager was starting a 16-week sentence today after being caught on CCTV kicking and punching a dog in a 20-minute attack.”

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The Independent, 5th August 2010

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‘Prolific’ teenage burglar jailed – The Independent

Posted August 4th, 2010 in burglary, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“A prolific teenage burglar who was given a chance to turn his back on a life of crime was jailed for five years today.”

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The Independent, 4th August 2010

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Joint enterprise law questioned by mother of teen convict – The Guardian

Posted August 4th, 2010 in joint enterprise, news, young offenders by sally

“Garry Newlove’s death at the hands of a group of teenagers shocked Britain. Three years on, two of the women closest to the case are fighting very different battles”

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The Guardian, 4th August 2010

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Judge’s fury at ‘insolent’ hoodie – Daily Telegraph

Posted August 4th, 2010 in judges, news, young offenders by sally

“Recorder Alun Jenkins QC warned barristers that any young defendants who fail to address him properly or to bow when entering court may be locked away immediately with their cases suspended.”

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Daily Telegraph, 4th August 2010

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Garry Newlove killer’s appeal dismissed – BBC News

Posted July 30th, 2010 in appeals, murder, news, young offenders by sally

“A teenager who kicked to death a father-of-three outside his Warrington home has lost a bid to challenge his conviction.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2010

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Boys’ attempted rape conviction appeals rejected – BBC News

Posted July 30th, 2010 in appeals, attempts, children, news, rape, young offenders by sally

“Two boys who were found guilty of the attempted rape of an eight-year-old girl in west London have lost their appeals against their convictions.”

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BBC news, 27th July 2010

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Teenagers’ ‘happy slapping’ sentences to be reviewed – The Independent

Posted July 30th, 2010 in assault, attorney general, news, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“The Attorney General will review the sentences of two teenage members of a ‘happy slapping’ gang who killed a grandfather in a bid to determine whether they were too lenient, it was announced today.”

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The Independent, 29th July 2010

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Theresa May to scrap asbos – The Guardian

Posted July 29th, 2010 in ASBOs, crime prevention, news, young offenders by sally

“Senior Labour figures mounted a last-ditch defence of antisocial behaviour orders tonight after the home secretary, Theresa May, indicated she is to kill off Tony Blair’s flagship measure to deal with youth crime.”

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The Guardian, 28th July 2010

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Schoolboys launch rape conviction appeal – The Independent

Posted July 27th, 2010 in appeals, attempts, children, news, rape, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“Two boys found guilty of attempting to rape a girl of eight launch challenges against their convictions today.”

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The Independent, 27th July 2010

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‘Happy slapping’ youths detained for grandfather death – BBC News

“Two teenage members of a ‘happy slapping’ gang who fatally beat a retired care worker in front of his young granddaughter in south London have been detained.”

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BBC News, 26th July 2010

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Father jailed for attack on Teesside paramedics – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in assault, news, paramedics, sentencing, young offenders by sally

“An expectant father from Teesside who punched and kicked a two paramedics has been jailed for six months.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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Young mother jailed for false rape claim against teenager – Daily Telegraph

“A young mother who made a false rape claim which led to a teenager being arrested has been given 15 months youth custody.”

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Daily Telegraph, 21st July 2010

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Innovative rehabilitation pilot – Ministry of Justice

“A young offenders institute in Reading is piloting a scheme that aims to reduce reoffending and anti-social behaviour among young offenders.”

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Ministry of Justice, 21st July 2010

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Revealed: brutal guide to punishing jailed youths – The Observer

“Shocking details of techniques used to inflict pain deliberately on children in privately run jails have been revealed for the first time in a government document obtained by the Observer.”

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The Observer, 18th July 2010

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Man who raped boy, 15, in Milton Keynes wood detained – BBC News

“A teenager from Milton Keynes who raped and beat a 15-year-old boy has been given an indeterminate sentence in a young offenders institution.”

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BBC News, 13th July 2010

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