Second jail term after girl dies – BBC News
“A man has been sentenced to a year in prison for the manslaughter of a seven-year-old girl.”
BBC News, 23rd January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Category: sentencing
Brothers jailed for arson killing – BBC News
“Two teenage brothers who started a fire at a derelict factory in which two homeless people died have been sentenced to six years in custody.”
BBC News, 23rd January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Father jailed for killing four children by dangerous driving – The Guardian
“Nigel Gresham sentenced for two years after his unsafe Land Rover plunged into river Witham in Lincolnshire.”
The Guardian, 23rd January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Karen Matthews sentenced to eight years in jail for kidnapping daughter, Shannon – The Times
“Karen Matthews has been sentenced today to eight years in jail for kidnapping and imprisoning her nine-year-old daughter.”
The Times, 23rd January
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Regina (F) v Secretary of State for Justice – Times Law Reports
Queen’s Bench
“In the absence of any mechanism for review, placing an offender on the sex offenders register indefinitely was a disproportionate interference with the right to respect for private and family life.”
The Times, 23rd January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Please note the Times Law Reports are only available free on Times Online for 21 days from the date of publication.
‘NatWest Three’ transferred to British prison – The Times
“The ‘NatWest Three’ bankers, who were jailed in the United States for a £3.5 million Enron-related fraud, are now in a British prison serving the remainer of their 37-month sentence.”
The Times, 21st January 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
Kitten row murderer jailed for life – The Independent
“A man who stabbed his partner to death in an argument that stemmed from a disagreement about their kitten was sentenced to life in prison today.”
The Independent, 21st January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
The moment grammar school boy left in coma by rival – Daily Telegraph
“Jack Blanchard was left in a coma for 10 days and will suffer permanent brain damage after having his head stamped upon by 14-year-old Jordan Akehurst in front of a crowd of at least 12 teenagers in Rainham, Kent, last year.”
Daily Telegraph, 21st January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Police constable ‘smacked’ child – BBC News
“A policeman described in court as having a Dickensian attitude has been given a suspended jail sentence after he hit a primary school-age child.”
BBC News, 21st January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed for shooting at police
“A man who shot at three policemen has been jailed for 30 years.”
BBC News, 21st January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Dancer killer jailed for 27 years – BBC News
“A man who murdered a 17-year-old dancer over a simmering dispute in a nightclub has been jailed for life with no chance of release for 27 years.”
BBC News, 21st January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman jailed for sex with boy, 14 – BBC News
“A 40-year-old Teesside woman who had sex with a 14-year-old boy has been jailed after her original non-custodial sentence was overturned.”
BBC News, 20th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Rape trio sentence to be reviewed – BBC News
“The Attorney General is reviewing the sentencing of three rapists who threw caustic soda over their victim, after criticism that it was too lenient.”
BBC News, 20th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Three years for burglar who ‘violated’ home – The Independent
“A burglar was jailed for three years today after a judge told him he had violated a woman’s home while she was on holiday.”
The Independent, 20th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Charities angry at rape sentences – BBC News
“Disabled charities have condemned the sentences of three men who raped a girl and left her permanently disfigured by throwing caustic soda over her.”
BBC News, 20th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Paedophile pair jailed for life – BBC News
“Two brothers from Kent who subjected young children to a catalogue of ‘grave’ sexual abuse over two decades have been jailed for life.”
BBC News, 19th January 2009
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Trio jailed for gang rape and caustic soda attack on teenager – The Guardian
“Three men who filmed themselves gang-raping a 16-year-old girl before dousing her in caustic soda were today sentenced to between six and nine years in jail.”
The Guardian, 19th January 2009
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man jailed for stealing pages from rare book – The Independent
“A businessman was jailed for two years today after admitting stealing pages from rare and priceless books at two historic libraries.”
The Independent, 16th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Teenager given life for stabbing schoolboy – The Independent
“A 16-year-old who was caught smiling and laughing after stabbing a schoolboy to death was given a life sentence for murder today.”
The Independent, 16th January 2009
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Burglars will face stiff prison sentences, Lord Chief Justice warns – Daily Telegraph
“Burglars who violate the sanctity of people’s homes will face stiff prison sentences, the Lord Chief Justice warned.”
Daily Telegraph, 16th January 2009
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
