“Road rage killer Kenneth Noye lost an appeal against his murder conviction today.”
The Independent, 22nd March 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Archive for the 'self-defence' Category
Road rage killer Kenneth Noye loses appeal – The Independent
Published March 22, 2011 appeals , Criminal Cases Review Commission , expert witnesses , murder , news , pathologists , self-defence Leave a CommentBurglar shot by householder got ‘summary justice’ rules judge – Daily Telegraph
Published February 18, 2011 burglary , news , self-defence , weapons Leave a Comment“A burglar shot by a man defending his home was told by a judge that he had just received summary justice.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th February 2011
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Soldier fight death case dropped – BBC News
Published August 18, 2010 armed forces , assault , homicide , news , self-defence Leave a Comment“A man accused of attacking a soldier who later died in hospital from serious head injuries has had the charges against him dropped.”
BBC News, 17th August 2010
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Nurse convicted of killing wife in Southport – BBC News
Published August 11, 2010 murder , news , self-defence Leave a Comment“A nurse who strangled his wife and tried to make it look as though she died in an accident has been found guilty of her murder.”
BBC News, 10th August 2010
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IPCC clears G20 protest sergeant Delroy Smellie – BBC News
Published June 18, 2010 complaints , demonstrations , news , police , self-defence Leave a Comment“A police officer accused of striking a woman with a baton at a G20 protest has been cleared by the Independent Police Complaints Commission.”
BBC News, 17th June 2010
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Minister plays down quick change to self-defence law – BBC News
Published June 7, 2010 defences , news , proportionality , self-defence Leave a Comment“There will be no swift law change to give people greater rights to defend themselves against burglars, Justice Minister Nick Herbert has suggested.”
BBC News, 6th June 2010
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Regina v Y (A) – WLR Daily
Published May 7, 2010 appeals , law reports , reasons , self-defence , terrorism Leave a CommentRegina v Y (A) [2010] EWCA Crim 762; [2010] WLR (D) 112
“Where a person possessed information likely to be useful to a terrorist within the meaning of s 58(1) of the Terrorism Act 2000, the fact that the possession was for the purpose of lawful self-defence which was solely defensive was capable of amounting to the statutory defence of reasonable excuse under s 58(3) of the 2000 Act, to an offence of possession under s 58(1).”
WLR Daily, 6th May 2010
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Please note once a case has been fully reported in one of the ICLR series the corresponding WLR Daily summary is removed.
Call to change law after burglar death case – The Independent
Published April 20, 2010 burglary , murder , news , offensive weapons , self-defence Leave a Comment“The law should be strengthened to protect homeowners who confront burglars, the mother of a trainee builder cleared of murdering a teenage intruder said today.”
The Independent, 19th April 2010
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Burglar murder charge dropped at last minute – The Guardian
Published April 19, 2010 burglary , murder , news , offensive weapons , self-defence Leave a Comment“The decision to prosecute a trainee builder for murder after he stabbed a teenage burglar to death was ‘erroneous’, a court heard today.”
The Guardian, 19th April 2010
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Student’s jail sentence for confronting muggers is overturned – Daily Telegraph
Published March 18, 2010 affray , appeals , news , offensive weapons , robbery , self-defence , victims Leave a Comment“A student jailed for confronting a gang of muggers has been freed by judges on appeal.”
Daily Telegraph, 18th March 2010
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A-level student given five years for killing boyfriend – BBC News
Published March 1, 2010 homicide , news , offensive weapons , self-defence , sentencing , young offenders Leave a Comment“A 19-year-old who killed her boyfriend on the day she received her A-level results has been sentenced to five years in a young offenders’ institute.”
BBC News, 26th February 2010
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Man who attacked intruder with samurai sword walks free – The Independent
Published February 11, 2010 affray , news , offensive weapons , self-defence Leave a Comment“A householder who faced a possible eight-year jail sentence for attacking an intruder with a samurai sword said today he just wanted to stop him getting into his house. David Fullard, 46, from Brough, East Yorkshire, was charged with unlawful wounding but walked free when a jury found him not guilty, according to the Sun.”
The Independent, 11th February 2010
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When is it right to take the law into our own hands? – The Independent
Published January 22, 2010 news , proportionality , self-defence , sentencing Leave a Comment“One committed a violent attack on a burglar. The other was guilty of the mercy killing of her brain-damaged son. One is free. The other starting a nine-year sentence. Paul Vallely examines the issues raised by their contrasting treatment.”
The Independent, 22nd January 2010
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Don’t read too much into Munir Hussain judgment, say lawyers – The Guardian
Published January 21, 2010 Crown Prosecution Service , news , proportionality , self-defence Leave a Comment“Lawyers say today’s judgment that released the man who jailed for attacking a burglar had nothing to do with the law of self-defence and everything to do with the unique facts of Munir Hussain’s case.”
The Guardian, 20th January 2010
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Homeowner jailed for tackling burglar – The Independent
Published December 15, 2009 assault , news , self-defence , sentencing Leave a CommentA businessman who fought off knife-wielding thugs threatening to kill his family was jailed for 30 months yesterday.
The Independent, 15th December 2009
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Teacher cleared of assaulting policeman at arms protest – The Guardian
Published June 8, 2009 assault , news , police , self-defence Leave a Comment“A music teacher who punched a police officer in the face at a demonstration has been cleared of assault charges after a court ruled he was acting in self-defence.”
The Guardian, 8th June 2009
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Homeowner Kenneth Batchelor cleared of murder after shooting dead intruder – The Times
Published March 12, 2009 murder , news , self-defence Leave a Comment“A homeowner has been cleared of murder after he shot and killed a bodybuilder at point-blank range when he tried to break into his house.”
The Times, 11th March 2009
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Armed robber killed by shopkeeper was to blame, rules coroner – Daily Telegraph
Published November 12, 2008 inquests , news , self-defence Leave a Comment“An armed robber who was stabbed to death by a shopkeeper was to blame for his own death, a coroner has ruled. ”
Daily Telegraph, 12th November 2008
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Shopkeeper spared jail after slashing thief with his knife – Daily Telegraph
Published October 1, 2008 news , self-defence , sentencing , wounding Leave a Comment“An Asian newsagent who slashed a thief in the face with a knife in self defence has been spared jail.”
Daily Telegraph, 30th September 2008
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New self defence laws back ‘have-a-go heroes’ – The Guardian
Published July 15, 2008 news , self-defence Leave a Comment“New laws coming into force today will give greater protection to ‘have-a-go heroes’ who challenge burglars or other criminals.”
The Guardian, 15th July 2008
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No murder charge for man who killed robber – The Times
Published February 28, 2008 murder , news , self-defence , theft Leave a Comment“A Lancashire shopkeeper was told today (27 February) that he will not be charged with murder after stabbing an armed robber to death with the criminal’s own knife.”
The Times, 27th February 2008
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Shopkeeper fears murder charge after armed robber dies in fight – The Times
Published February 21, 2008 murder , news , self-defence , theft Leave a Comment“A shopkeeper could be charged with murder after an armed robber who tried to steal the day’s takings was stabbed with his own knife during a struggle.”
The Times, 21st February 2008
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Rules of engagement for have-a-go householders – The Times
Published January 8, 2008 news , self-defence Leave a Comment“Householders will get the right to use force to defend their homes against burglars. MPs will debate an amendment tomorrow that seeks to clarify the law so that people can use ‘reasonable’ force without fear of being prosecuted.”
The Times, 8th January 2008
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Reforms to give public confidence in tackling criminals – Ministry of Justice
Published December 21, 2007 press releases , self-defence Leave a Comment“Measures to give the public confidence when tackling criminals were published today. The reforms are designed to clarify and reinforce the law, articulating the state’s responsibility to stand by those acting in good faith when using force in self defence.”
Ministry of Justice, 19th December 2007
Source: www.justice.gov.uk
Straw to change self-defence laws – BBC News
Published December 20, 2007 news , self-defence Leave a Comment“The self-defence laws are to be tightened to give people more confidence if they tackle criminals, the government has said.”
BBC News, 19th December 2007
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Straw promises greater legal protection for ‘have-a-go-heroes’ – The Independent
Published September 27, 2007 news , self-defence Leave a Comment“Greater protection from prosecution will be offered to “have-a-go heroes” under plans to strengthen the law on self-defence to be announced today.”
The Independent, 27th September 2007
Source: www.independent.co.uk
