69-year-old jailed for four years over rape – The Independent
“The former president of a village bowls club was jailed for more than four years today for raping a grandmother.”
The Independent, 31st March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Denbigh bigamist jailed for having two wives – BBC News
“A twice-married man serving a prison sentence has been jailed for nine months after admitting bigamy.”
BBC News, 30th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Arsonist’s £445,000 payback to Worcestershire victims – BBC News
“A criminal who terrorised the elderly residents of a mobile home park must pay his victims £445,000.”
BBC News, 30th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Jail for pensioner who filmed girls in shower – The Independent
“A pensioner who secretly filmed young girls as they showered in his bathroom was jailed for three years today.”
The Independent, 30th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
28 years for jealous father who strangled children – The Independent
“A jealous father who strangled his two young children with computer cables to get back at his wife was jailed for a minimum of 28 years today.”
The Independent, 30th March 2010
Shotgun murderer who killed before gets whole-life term – BBC News
“A man has been jailed for the rest of his life for a shotgun murder – 39 years after committing another killing.”
BBC News, 29th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three convicted of sadistic killing of Wigan man – BBC News
“Three people have been found guilty of killing a man in a sexually-motivated and sadistic attack in Wigan.”
BBC News, 29th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father jailed for murder of teenage daughter – The Independent
“A father who brutally stabbed his daughter to death had convictions for knife attacks and violence going back to his teens, a court heard today.”
The Independent, 29th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Courts rapped for giving ‘too short’ jail terms to paedophiles who offend online – The Guardian
“Paedophiles convicted of downloading images of child abuse from the internet are not receiving rehabilitation treatment because the sentences they are given are too short, public protection experts warn today. A dossier collected by the probation union, Napo, reveals that typical sentences given to online paedophiles often fall far short of recommendations made by court-appointed experts who prepare pre-sentencing reports for judges.”
The Guardian, 28th March 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Public to have bigger say in criminal sentencing – Daily Telegraph
“Members of the public are to be given a much bigger say in the process which sees criminals having their sentences increased if they are ruled to be too lenient.”
Daily Telegraph, 28th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Law student has curfew sentence reduced after arguing it ruined her pregnancy – Daily Telegraph
“A law student who assaulted a pub landlady has had her curfew sentence reduced after arguing that it ruined her experience of pregnancy and childbirth.”
Daily Telegraph, 26th March 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man jailed for smuggling immigrants across Channel – The Independent
“A man who claimed he was a human rights activist was jailed for six years today after he smuggled 20 illegal immigrants across the Channel in a 50ft yacht.”
The Independent, 26th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Gatwick Airport firearm man given prison sentence – BBC News
“A man who wanted police to shoot him in a ‘desperate suicide bid’ has been jailed for threatening people with an imitation gun at Gatwick Airport.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Twins jailed for life over doorstep murder in Oldham – BBC News
“Twin brothers who murdered a father-of-two outside his Greater Manchester home, then tried to kill themselves, have been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for 18-year rape after advancements in DNA – BBC News
“A rapist who carried out an attack on a woman nearly 18 years ago has been jailed for 10 years after scientists used advances in DNA technology.”
BBC News, 25th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for grooming girl on internet – The Independent
“A man convinced a 13-year-old girl to pose nude over the internet for three years by topping up her mobile phone credit, a court heard today. Andrew Sunman, 30, groomed the teenager in an MSN chatroom by pretending to be 19. In reality he was 26. ”
The Independent, 25th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘No release’ for Yorkshire Ripper, says Jack Straw – BBC News
“There are ‘no circumstances’ in which Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe could be released from prison, Justice Secretary Jack Straw has said.”
BBC News, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Homophobic hatred could lead to jail – Ministry of Justice
“People who intentionally stir up homophobic hatred could face up to seven years in prison under a new criminal offence introduced today.”
Ministry of Justice, 23rd March 2010
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Man given 20 years for Matalan shop manager murder – BBC News
“A 19-year-old man who was found guilty of murdering a Matalan shop manager has been sentenced to life with a minimum 20-year term.”
BBC News, 22nd March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for eight years for 1987 rape – The Independent
“A handyman who raped a woman in her own home 23 years ago was finally jailed for eight years today after he was caught thanks to the DNA database.”
The Independent, 19th March 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
