Bulger killer Venables jailed over child abuse images – BBC News

“One of the killers of James Bulger has been jailed for two years after admitting downloading and distributing indecent images of children.”

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BBC News, 23rd July 2010

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Killer who hid body without trace is jailed for 26 years – Daily Telegraph

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A killer was jailed for at least 26 years today after he refused to reveal what he has done with the body of his victim.”

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Daily Telegraph, 23rd 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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Financial adviser jailed over Teesside pensions fraud – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in fraud, money laundering, news, sentencing by sally

“A financial adviser who defrauded vulnerable and elderly clients on Teesside out of more than £300,000 has been jailed for three years.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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Man jailed for kicking father to death in Southport – BBC News

Posted July 23rd, 2010 in assault, murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A man has been jailed for life for the murder of a father-of-two in Southport.”

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BBC News, 22nd July 2010

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Huddersfield hit-and-run death driver jailed – BBC News

“A man who was driving a car which hit and killed a teenager in West Yorkshire has been jailed for 18 months.”

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BBC News, 21st July 2010

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Man, 74, jailed for killing son in takeaway row – The Independent

Posted July 22nd, 2010 in homicide, news, sentencing by sally

“A 74-year-old man was jailed for five years today for stabbing his son through the heart because he brought home the wrong takeaway.”

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The Independent, 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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‘Make community sentences more challenging’ – The Independent

Posted July 22nd, 2010 in community service, news, sentencing by sally

“Government plans to increase the use of community sentences for petty offenders may have little immediate impact on prison populations and increase costs in the short term, a senior magistrate warned today.”

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The Independent, 22nd July 2010

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McKinnon ‘could serve time in British jail’ – The Independent

Posted July 21st, 2010 in computer crime, detention, extradition, news, sentencing by sally

“David Cameron raised the prospect today that computer hacker Gary McKinnon could serve some of any US-imposed sentence in a British jail after raising the issue with US president Barack Obama at the White House.”

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The Independent, 21st July 2010

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‘Tome raider’ jailed again for stealing antique books – The Guardian

Posted July 21st, 2010 in news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A Cambridge graduate referred to as the ‘tome raider’ who stole antique books worth £40,000 from a world-famous library was jailed for three-and-a-half years today.”

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The Guardian, 20th July 2010

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Devon paedophile spared jail due to ‘treatment delay’ – BBC News

Posted July 20th, 2010 in news, rehabilitation, sentencing, sexual offences, suspended sentences by sally

“A paedophile has been spared prison because a judge said authorities would not be able to put him on a treatment programme during his sentence.”

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BBC News, 20th July 2010

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Cambridge graduate sentenced for rare books theft – The Independent

Posted July 20th, 2010 in news, sentencing, theft by sally

“A Cambridge graduate who stole antique books worth £40,000 from a world-famous library will be sentenced today.”

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The Independent, 20th July 2010

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Many offenders in jail too long, says parole chief – The Guardian

Posted July 20th, 2010 in news, parole, recidivists, reports, sentencing by sally

“Large numbers of prisoners are spending longer in jail than necessary due to the increasingly risk-averse attitude of the public and politicians, according to the chair of the parole board.”

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The Guardian, 19th July 2010

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Yorkshire Ripper will not be given parole, high court rules – The Guardian

Posted July 16th, 2010 in appeals, murder, news, parole, sentencing by sally

“A high court judge today ruled that Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, will not be eligible for parole and must spend the rest of his life in custody.”

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The Guardian, 16th July 2010

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Owner of fighting dogs from Llanbradach jailed – BBC News

Posted July 16th, 2010 in animal cruelty, dogs, news, sentencing by sally

“A 47-year-old man has been jailed for six months for possessing fighting dogs and on animal cruelty charges.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2010

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Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe awaits tariff decision – BBC News

Posted July 16th, 2010 in murder, news, sentencing by sally

“A High Court judge is to rule later on whether Peter Sutcliffe, the Yorkshire Ripper, will ever be released.”

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BBC News, 15th July 2010

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Couple jailed for giving baby methadone – The Guardian

Posted July 15th, 2010 in child cruelty, drug offences, news, sentencing by sally

“Recovering heroin users jailed for child cruelty after using drug to soothe infant in the six months up to her death.”

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The Guardian, 15th July 2010

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‘Wicked’ woman jailed over false rape claim – The Independent

Posted July 15th, 2010 in news, perverting the course of justice, rape, sentencing by sally

“An ‘irresponsible and wicked’ woman was jailed for three years today after she slashed her body, hair and clothing to convince police she was the victim of a serious sexual assault.”

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The Independent, 15th July 2010

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Bristol drug gang jailed after covert police operation – BBC News

Posted July 15th, 2010 in assets recovery, conspiracy, drug offences, gangs, news, sentencing by sally

“Four men have been jailed for their part in a drugs network which police said allowed them to live a life of luxury hotels and fast cars.”

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BBC News, 14th July 2010

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