Imprisonment

Wednesday, December 10, 2025 councillor appeal imprisonment somerset greenparty juststopoil protest sentence localgovernment conviction

Michael Dunk, a Somerset Green Party councillor representing Frome West, may not have to immediately vacate his council seat following his recent imprisonment. Dunk, affectionately known as “Mick,” was sentenced … Read More

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 crowdfunder somerset councillor imprisonment protest juststopoil greenparty legalcosts activism sentencing

A Crowdfunder has been launched to support Michael Dunk, a jailed Somerset councillor and former Green Party representative for Frome West, who was sentenced to 26 months in prison following a high-profile protest. Mr. Dunk, … Read More

Monday, November 17, 2025 paedophile sexualabuse somerset conviction victim justice imprisonment historicabuse avonandsomerset trauma

Michael Eckersley, 86, of Coldstream Close in Warrington, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for historic sexual offences against a child in Somerset. The 86-year-old was convicted at Taunton Crown Court on Tuesday, … Read More

Wednesday, October 1, 2025 crime justice sentencing somerset sexualassault drugs roadsideviolence abuse policeofficer imprisonment

September 2025 has seen Somerset courts hand down significant sentences to a range of criminals responsible for appalling acts — from horrific sexual assaults to dangerous driving and violent abuse. Here is a summary of the … Read More

Friday, June 13, 2025 murder sentencing mistakenidentity justice victimimpact familygrief wrongfuldeath court crime imprisonment

Two men have been sentenced to life imprisonment after brutally murdering a man they wrongly believed was a convicted paedophile. David Garland and Mark Roberts were found guilty of murder and conspiracy to cause grievous … Read More

Saturday, May 10, 2025 water sewage pollution legislation environment accountability weston watercompanies imprisonment enforcement

A groundbreaking law now allows water company executives who conceal illegal sewage discharges to face prison sentences of up to two years. The Water (Special Measures) Act, introduced by the Labour government and enacted on … Read More