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Man jailed for 41 years after ‘unprovoked’ murder of mother-of-two at bus stop

A man who stabbed a mother-of-two to death and attempted to murder another woman 24 hours later in two “unprovoked” attacks has been jailed for 41 years, the Metropolitan Police said. James Sinclair, 31, was handed the prison sentence after being ...

08 Jul 2022 at 18:50

Adult male prison spaces ‘fell into double figures’, says Shabana Mahmood

Available prison cells for adult males in the UK “fell into double figures”, the Justice Secretary has claimed. Shabana Mahmood told the annual judges’ dinner at Mansion House that, when she was appointed as Lord Chancellor in the summer, ...

23 Oct 2024 at 02:45

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Men jailed after being convicted of manslaughter of Polish man in County Derry town

Two men have been jailed after being convicted of the manslaughter of a man in Maghera almost five years ago. Piotr Krowka, a native of Poland, was attacked in the south Derry town on the night of Saturday, March 31, 2018. The 37 ...

09 Jan 2023 at 13:33

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Enoch Burke says plan to release him from prison during school holidays is 'insulting'

Enoch Burke has described as “insulting” a suggested offer that he be released from prison while Wilson’s Hospital School is closed for the summer holidays. Burke was once again before the High Court today for the latest review ...

15 Jun 2024 at 14:33

‘Most distressed’ IPP prisoners should be immediately released, charity says

The “most distressed” prisoners serving long-abolished indefinite sentences should be released on compassionate grounds and the move could help free spaces in jails which are almost full, a charity has said. The Centre for ...

22 Feb 2024 at 09:32

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Kilkenny man sentenced to four months for public order offences

A multiple offender who pleaded guilty to driving while under the influence of drugs and to engaging in threatening abusive and insulting behaviour was sentenced to four months in prison. Ken Kennedy, Good Shepherd Centre,...

01 Nov 2022 at 13:33

More than half of women jailed serve sentences under six months – study

More than half of women sent to prison last year were given sentences of less than six months, analysis has revealed. The Prison Reform Trust found 58% of prison sentences for women in 2022 fell within the timeframe, ...

16 Oct 2023 at 00:01

Starmer ‘shares public’s anger’ as prisoners pictured leaving prison early

The Prime Minister “shares the public’s anger” at images of prisoners being released early, including one who said “big up Keir Starmer”. Around 1,100 inmates are due to be freed in a second wave of early releases ...

22 Oct 2024 at 15:34

Prison population in England and Wales projected to top 100,000 by 2029

More than 100,000 prisoners could be held in jails in England and Wales within five years, according to government estimates. The prison population is projected to increase to between 95,700 and 105,200 by March ...

05 Dec 2024 at 16:34

Roscommon woman previously charged with human trafficking sentenced to jail for money laundering

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Woman previously charged with human trafficking sentenced to prison for money laundering

A woman has been sentenced to 20 months in prison for money laundering charges. Dublin Circuit Criminal Court heard that Ivanilce Vailones (47) of Castle Manor, Racecourse Road, Co. Roscommon, pleaded guilty to ...

28 Jun 2024 at 16:33

Punishment outside of prison must be expanded, says Justice Secretary

The Justice Secretary has said a review into sentencing will look at handing out more punishments to offenders outside of prison. Shabana Mahmood is launching the review on Tuesday, the same day that around 1,...

22 Oct 2024 at 09:53

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Steep rise in justice cases diverted away from courts

Cases where accused people have been diverted from prosecution have shot up in Scotland, rising by 28% in a year. The number of diversion from prosecution cases is now at its highest level since recording ...

24 Sept 2024 at 19:13

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