“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
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‘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
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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
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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
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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
