Month: June 2017
Rugby coach jailed for filming hundreds of boys – Crown Prosecution Service
‘A self-employed rugby union coach has been jailed after molesting young boys and filming hundreds of videos using spy cameras hidden in changing rooms.’ Full Story Crown Prosecution Service, 29th […]
Mothers ‘an unseen force’ in ‘honour’ abuse
Charities sound the alarm on male ‘honour abuse’
Sentencing: ‘Developmental harm’ should be considered in child cruelty cases | News
Judges would assess the developmental harm caused to a child when sentencing those convicted of child cruelty under proposals published by the Sentencing Council today. The council is consulting on […]
Child cruelty – consultation launched on sentencing guideline – Sentencing Council
‘The Sentencing Council has launched a consultation on its proposed guidelines on sentencing child cruelty.’ Full consultation Sentencing Council, 13th June 2017 Source: www.sentencingcouncil.org.uk
Abusive parents who try to shift blame may face tougher sentences | Sentencing
Tougher punishments for abusive or neglectful parents who try to shift the blame for their crimes have been recommended in proposed guidelines issued by the Sentencing Council. The draft guidelines […]
Dog that killed three-week-old boy belonged to his father | The Independent
A father who has admitted that he owned the dog which mauled his 20-day-old baby to death, is facing jail. Ryan Young, 32, initially denied owning the terrier-type dog but […]