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27/08/2013
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Ofcom To Investigate TV Violence
The level of violence in television shows likely to be watched by children and under 18s is to be investigated by the broadcasting regulator.
It follows a ruling by Ofcom that Channel 4 broke broadcasting rules when it broadcast an episode of Hollyoaks that contained a violent train death pre-watershed.
The regulator said that no research has been carried out into violence on TV for more than 10 years.
The independent research will be published "as soon as possible" next year.
Court Of Appeal To Review Pedophiles Sentence For Leniency
The attorney general is to refer the case of a convicted pedophile to the Court of Appeal.
The decision was made over concerns of undue leniency regarding the case of Neil Wilson.
Wilson, 41, was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years earlier this year, but concerns were raised after it was revealed that Wilson's 13-year-old victim was branded as "predatory" and "sexually experienced" by a judge.
In turn, the judge admitting taking the comments under consideration when sentencing Wilson.
A statement from the attorney general's office said: "Having carefully reviewed this case, the attorney general, Dominic Grieve QC MP, has decided to refer the sentence of Neil Wilson to the court of appeal for review.
"The case will in due course be heard by three court of appeal judges who will decide whether or not the sentence is unduly lenient and whether they should increase it."
Briton And American Arrested In China
A British investigator has been arrested in China over allegations of trafficking personal data, Chinese officials have confirmed.
Briton Peter Humphrey was arrested along with his American wife, Yu Yingzeng, on August 16, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.
State-run media claim that the pair broke the law on at least 10 occasions.
(MH/JP)
The level of violence in television shows likely to be watched by children and under 18s is to be investigated by the broadcasting regulator.
It follows a ruling by Ofcom that Channel 4 broke broadcasting rules when it broadcast an episode of Hollyoaks that contained a violent train death pre-watershed.
The regulator said that no research has been carried out into violence on TV for more than 10 years.
The independent research will be published "as soon as possible" next year.
Court Of Appeal To Review Pedophiles Sentence For Leniency
The attorney general is to refer the case of a convicted pedophile to the Court of Appeal.
The decision was made over concerns of undue leniency regarding the case of Neil Wilson.
Wilson, 41, was sentenced to 12 months in jail, suspended for two years earlier this year, but concerns were raised after it was revealed that Wilson's 13-year-old victim was branded as "predatory" and "sexually experienced" by a judge.
In turn, the judge admitting taking the comments under consideration when sentencing Wilson.
A statement from the attorney general's office said: "Having carefully reviewed this case, the attorney general, Dominic Grieve QC MP, has decided to refer the sentence of Neil Wilson to the court of appeal for review.
"The case will in due course be heard by three court of appeal judges who will decide whether or not the sentence is unduly lenient and whether they should increase it."
Briton And American Arrested In China
A British investigator has been arrested in China over allegations of trafficking personal data, Chinese officials have confirmed.
Briton Peter Humphrey was arrested along with his American wife, Yu Yingzeng, on August 16, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.
State-run media claim that the pair broke the law on at least 10 occasions.
(MH/JP)
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The Attorney General has ruled that the sentence handed down to Rolf Harris will not be referred to the Court of Appeal, despite some 150 complaints regarding its "leniency". Earlier this month Harris was sentenced to five years nine months for 12 charges of indecent assault on four girls.
Harris Sentence Will Not Be Referred Over Leniency
The Attorney General has ruled that the sentence handed down to Rolf Harris will not be referred to the Court of Appeal, despite some 150 complaints regarding its "leniency". Earlier this month Harris was sentenced to five years nine months for 12 charges of indecent assault on four girls.
14 April 2003
King seeks leave to appeal child sex conviction
Broadcaster Jonathan King, who was jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting two boys during the 1980s, has made an application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to review his case. The CCRC will now consider whether the case should be processed through to the Court of Appeals.
King seeks leave to appeal child sex conviction
Broadcaster Jonathan King, who was jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting two boys during the 1980s, has made an application to the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) to review his case. The CCRC will now consider whether the case should be processed through to the Court of Appeals.
26 February 2014
Court Of Appeal To Hear Alan Charlton Case Following Review
The Court of Appeal is to hear the case of Alan Charlton, convicted in 1991 of the murder of 15-year-old Karen Price, following concerns over techniques used by South Wales Police while investigating the case.
Court Of Appeal To Hear Alan Charlton Case Following Review
The Court of Appeal is to hear the case of Alan Charlton, convicted in 1991 of the murder of 15-year-old Karen Price, following concerns over techniques used by South Wales Police while investigating the case.
20 January 2006
Soul singer Wilson Pickett dies
Veteran US soul singer Wilson Pickett has died at the age of 64. The star, who was famous for hits such as 'In The Midnight Hour' and 'Mustang Sally', suffered a heart attack in Virginia. His management said that he had suffered from ill health for the past year.
Soul singer Wilson Pickett dies
Veteran US soul singer Wilson Pickett has died at the age of 64. The star, who was famous for hits such as 'In The Midnight Hour' and 'Mustang Sally', suffered a heart attack in Virginia. His management said that he had suffered from ill health for the past year.
23 May 2003
Brit convicted in Greek court granted bail
A British lorry driver who was sentenced to 11 years in jail by a Greek court for transporting illegal immigrants into the country has been freed on bail today. David Wilson, 44, from Wyke near Bradford, was convicted in March after Greek officials in the town of Patras discovered 19 Kurds hiding in the rear of his lorry.
Brit convicted in Greek court granted bail
A British lorry driver who was sentenced to 11 years in jail by a Greek court for transporting illegal immigrants into the country has been freed on bail today. David Wilson, 44, from Wyke near Bradford, was convicted in March after Greek officials in the town of Patras discovered 19 Kurds hiding in the rear of his lorry.
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