Category : Sentencing


Ben Kinsella Killers Moved to Open Prisons, Day Release Possible

Juress Kika and Jade Braithwaite, convicted for the 2008 murder of 16-year-old Ben Kinsella, have been transferred to open prisons. Under Home Office rules, they could soon be eligible for day release or weekend home visits, causing fresh trauma for the v

Botched Execution Leaves Chamber Covered in Blood

Clayton Lockett's execution in Oklahoma descended into a 43-minute ordeal with medical errors causing arterial spray and agonising death, sparking national debate on lethal injection protocols.

Double-Killer's Last-Ditch Legal Bid After 30 Years

Gordon 'Woody' Mower, convicted of murdering his parents three decades ago, makes first public appearance in court attempting to overturn his life sentence through claims of legal malpractice and rights violations.

Five IPP Sentences Referred for Appeal After Court Rulings

The Criminal Cases Review Commission has referred five indefinite IPP and DPP sentences for appeal, citing recent court rulings on youth and maturity. The controversial sentences have been called a 'stain' on the justice system.

Five IPP Prisoners Referred to Appeal Courts

Five men serving indefinite IPP sentences have been referred to appeal courts by the Criminal Cases Review Commission, offering fresh hope to thousands trapped under abolished jail terms.

Prisoner Ends Hunger Strike After Organ Failure

Umer Khalid, 22, has ended his 17-day hunger strike at HMP Wormwood Scrubs after suffering multiple organ failure and meeting with the prison governor. At least 86 protesters were arrested outside the prison.

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