“A former hospital director has been convicted of trafficking a woman from Tanzania to Britain and using her as a ‘slave’, in the first case of its kind to come before a court.”
The Guardian, 17th March 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Archive for the 'suspended sentences' Category
Woman used as ‘slave’ wins case against former hospital director – The Guardian
Published March 17, 2011 compensation , costs , news , suspended sentences , trafficking in human beings Leave a CommentMan admits ‘horrific’ attack on cat – The Independent
Published February 24, 2011 alcohol abuse , animal cruelty , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A man killed a cat when he picked it up by a hind leg and swung it head-first into a wall at least four times, a court has heard.”
The Independent, 24th February 2011
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Mercy killing’ husband George Webb freed from prison – The Guardian
Published January 27, 2011 assisted suicide , diminished responsibility , homicide , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“Appeal judges overturn the custodial sentence for the manslaughter of his ill wife in favour of a suspended term.”
The Guardian, 26th January 2011
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Man, 76, avoids jail over Castlemorton Asbo breaches – BBC News
Published September 17, 2010 ASBOs , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“An elderly man who tormented his neighbours by singing loudly outside their homes and insulting them has been given a 16-week suspended jail term.”
BBC News, 16th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
BBC’s Ray Gosling sentenced for wasting police time – BBC News
Published September 14, 2010 euthanasia , news , sentencing , suspended sentences , wasting police time Leave a Comment“A BBC presenter who admitted wasting police time after claiming on air that he smothered his dying lover has been given a suspended prison sentence.”
BBC News, 14th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Broadmoor carer admits having sex with rapist patient – BBC News
Published September 14, 2010 care workers , mental health , news , sexual offences , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A 31-year-old care worker at Broadmoor high-security psychiatric hospital in Berkshire has admitted having sex with a mentally-ill patient.”
BBC News, 13th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Kent dog breeder Melanie King banned for animal cruelty – BBC News
Published September 10, 2010 animal cruelty , community service , costs , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A Kent breeder who kept dogs in ‘truly appalling’ conditions has been banned from keeping animals for life.”
BBC News, 9th September 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman escapes jail for urinating on memorial – The Independent
Published August 26, 2010 alcohol abuse , closed circuit television , drug abuse , news , outraging public decency , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A woman branded ‘Britain’s most disgusting person’ by veterans after she was convicted of urinating on a war memorial was given a suspended sentence today.”
The Independent, 25th August 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Devon paedophile spared jail due to ‘treatment delay’ – BBC News
Published July 20, 2010 news , rehabilitation , sentencing , sexual offences , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“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.”
BBC News, 20th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Transsexual spared jail because of risk of attack – Daily Telegraph
Published July 14, 2010 community service , indecent photographs of children , news , sentencing , suspended sentences , transsexuals Leave a Comment“A transsexual who downloaded child pornography has been spared jail after a judge said that time in prison would be an ‘appalling experience’ for her.”
Daily Telegraph, 14th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Teen’s texted gossip to other juror jeopardised two trials – The Guardian
Published July 14, 2010 contempt of court , juries , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A teenager was told by a judge today that she had ‘let down her generation’ by jeopardising two trials after sending text messages to another jury member while on jury service.”
The Guardian, 13h July 2010
Johnny Cash fan jailed for playing music too loudly – Daily Telegraph
Published July 13, 2010 ASBOs , news , noise , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“Susan Cook refused warnings to turn down her stereo volume and was given a 16-week sentence by a judge at Basildon Crown Court.”
Daily Telegraph, 13th July 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Benefit cheats caught on Wife Swap TV show avoid jail – BBC News
Published July 9, 2010 benefits , fraud , news , sentencing , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A couple caught cheating almost £10,000 in benefits after appearing on the reality TV show Wife Swap have avoided jail.”
BBC News, 7th July 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Woman banned over dog that killed grandson – The Independent
Published July 2, 2010 dogs , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A woman was given a suspended jail sentence today after being convicted of keeping an illegal dog which killed her grandson.”
The Independent, 1st July 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
‘Noisy sex’ Wearside woman spared jail for second time – BBC News
Published June 30, 2010 ASBOs , news , noise , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A woman who made her neighbours’ lives hell by having noisy sex has been spared jail for a second time.”
BBC News, 29th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man caught trapping wild birds gets suspended sentence – BBC News
Published June 25, 2010 animal cruelty , birds , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A man filmed trapping wild birds has received a suspended jail sentence.”
BBC News, 24th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Fraudster claimed disability benefits while playing football – Daily Telegraph
Published June 24, 2010 benefits , community service , costs , fraud , news , supervision orders , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A man who claimed benefits worth thousands of pounds by saying he could not walk without a stick was caught on camera running around a pitch playing football.”
Daily Telegraph, 24th June 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Suspended term for Plymouth sleep crash driver – BBC News
Published June 18, 2010 dangerous driving , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A driver who caused the death of two people after falling asleep at the wheel of her car has been spared jail.”
BBC News, 17th June 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man jailed after UK Border Agency foils sham marriage – UK Border Agency
Published June 18, 2010 fraud , immigration , marriage , press releases , sentencing , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A bogus groom has been jailed at Leeds Crown Court for 12 months after plotting to stage a sham marriage.”
UK Border Agency, 11th June 2010
Source: www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk
News of the World story on John Terry’s dad was entrapment, says judge – The Guardian
Published June 1, 2010 community service , drug offences , media , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A crown court judge today described the News of the World’s story about the father of England footballer John Terry selling cocaine as a ‘very, very clear case of entrapment’.”
The Guardian, 1st June 2010
Source: www.guardian.co.uk
Tyneside death cab driver is spared jail – BBC News
Published May 28, 2010 careless driving , driving licences , news , suspended sentences 1 Comment“A taxi driver who killed a passenger after driving off with his cab door open has been spared jail.”
BBC News, 27th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Taxi driver avoids prison over teenager’s death – The Independent
Published May 27, 2010 careless driving , driving licences , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A taxi driver who was convicted of causing the death of a teenager by careless driving after the 18-year-old jumped from his moving cab was spared jail today.”
The Independent, 27th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Disabled man walks free after drug conviction – The Independent
Published May 27, 2010 disabled persons , drug offences , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A disabled former rock drummer walked free from court today after being convicted of growing cannabis which he took to treat a medical condition.”
The Independent, 26th May 2010
Source: www.independent.co.uk
Northampton man banned from wearing skirt breached Asbo – BBC News
Published May 7, 2010 ASBOs , harassment , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A man banned from wearing skirts or showing bare legs on school days has been found guilty of breaching an Asbo.”
BBC News, 6th May 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Judge calls for review of 24 hour licensing laws – Daily Telegraph
Published May 5, 2010 alcohol abuse , licensing , news , suspended sentences , violence Leave a Comment“A judge has called for a review of the 24 hour licensing laws after becoming exasperated at dealing with cases of drunken violence ‘on an almost daily basis’.”
Daily Telegraph, 5th May 2010
Source: www.telegraph.co.uk
Man sentenced for lying over James Bulger killer – BBC News
Published April 26, 2010 communicating false information , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A teenager has been given a three-month suspended prison sentence for claiming a former colleague was one of James Bulger’s killers.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
John Lennon Airport sexual image atheist gets Asbo – BBC News
Published April 23, 2010 airports , ASBOs , harassment , news , religiously aggravated offences , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A ‘militant atheist’ who left explicit images in a prayer room at Liverpool John Lennon Airport has been given a six-month suspended sentence.”
BBC News, 23rd April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Man sentenced after wife told police of child images – BBC News
Published April 8, 2010 indecent photographs of children , news , sentencing , sexual offences prevention orders , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A woman called police after finding indecent images of children on her husband’s laptop, a court has heard.”
BBC News, 8th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Devon man who hit his baby son must pay him £50 – BBC News
Published April 7, 2010 assault , community service , compensation , corporal punishment , news , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A father who hit his baby son because he knocked a photo frame off a television has been ordered to pay him £50 compensation.”
BBC News, 7th April 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Swansea benefit fraud businessman jailed over repayment – BBC News
Published March 5, 2010 benefits , fraud , news , repayment , sentencing , suspended sentences Leave a Comment“A businessman jailed for not fully paying £200,000 for falsely claiming benefits is being charged 8% compound interest on £166,000 he still owes.”
BBC News, 4th March 2010
Source: www.bbc.co.uk
Regina v Zeca – Times Law Reports
Published March 17, 2009 law reports , robbery , sentencing , suspended sentences Leave a CommentCourt of Appeal (Criminal Division)
“It would be unjust to activate a completed unpaid work requirement attached to a suspended order of imprisonment where an offender breached the suspended order by committing a further offence.”
The Times, 17th March 2009
Source: www.timesonline.co.uk
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