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| Three jailed over Baby P's death | Three jailed over Baby P's death |
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| Baby Peter's mother has been jailed indefinitely for causing or allowing the toddler's death. | Baby Peter's mother has been jailed indefinitely for causing or allowing the toddler's death. |
| The 17-month-old died after months of abuse in Haringey, north London. His mother must serve at least five years. | The 17-month-old died after months of abuse in Haringey, north London. His mother must serve at least five years. |
| Her 32-year-old boyfriend was jailed for 12 years for causing the death and for life for raping a two-year-old girl. He must serve at least 10 years. | Her 32-year-old boyfriend was jailed for 12 years for causing the death and for life for raping a two-year-old girl. He must serve at least 10 years. |
| Their lodger, Jason Owens, was jailed indefinitely for causing Baby Peter's death, to serve at least three years. | Their lodger, Jason Owens, was jailed indefinitely for causing Baby Peter's death, to serve at least three years. |
| Old Bailey Judge Stephen Kramer said both Baby Peter's mother and Owens would be jailed indefinitely until "deemed no longer to be a risk to the public and in particular to small children". | Old Bailey Judge Stephen Kramer said both Baby Peter's mother and Owens would be jailed indefinitely until "deemed no longer to be a risk to the public and in particular to small children". |
| Any decent person who heard the catalogue of medical conditions and non-accidental injuries suffered by Peter cannot fail to have been appalled Judge Stephen Kramer Blogs threatened Baby Peter cases | Any decent person who heard the catalogue of medical conditions and non-accidental injuries suffered by Peter cannot fail to have been appalled Judge Stephen Kramer Blogs threatened Baby Peter cases |
| He described the mother as a "manipulative" and "self-centred" person with "a calculating side as well as a temper". | He described the mother as a "manipulative" and "self-centred" person with "a calculating side as well as a temper". |
| The judge said she neglected her baby son for the sake of her relationship with her boyfriend. | The judge said she neglected her baby son for the sake of her relationship with her boyfriend. |
| The atmosphere in their home allowed "a complete lack of care", with "a sickening and descending loss of personal responsibility", he said. | The atmosphere in their home allowed "a complete lack of care", with "a sickening and descending loss of personal responsibility", he said. |
| 'Deceived the authorities' | 'Deceived the authorities' |
| "I reject the suggestion that you were blind to what was happening in that house or that you were naive," he told Baby Peter's mother. | "I reject the suggestion that you were blind to what was happening in that house or that you were naive," he told Baby Peter's mother. |
| "Your conduct over the months prevented Peter from being seen by social services. You actively deceived the authorities." | "Your conduct over the months prevented Peter from being seen by social services. You actively deceived the authorities." |
| Judge Kramer said the mother's boyfriend played "a major role" in Peter's death. | Judge Kramer said the mother's boyfriend played "a major role" in Peter's death. |
| He said the boyfriend's rape of a two-year-old girl was a "massive breach of trust". | He said the boyfriend's rape of a two-year-old girl was a "massive breach of trust". |
| BABY P JUDGEMENT Transcript of sentencing remarks in Baby P judgement [47.1 KB] Most computers will open this document automatically, but you may need Adobe Reader Download the reader here | |
| "The seriousness and extraordinary and abhorrent features of this offence call for a sentence outside the normal guidelines," the judge said. | "The seriousness and extraordinary and abhorrent features of this offence call for a sentence outside the normal guidelines," the judge said. |
| The boyfriend must serve a minimum of 10 years for rape before he can be considered for parole. | The boyfriend must serve a minimum of 10 years for rape before he can be considered for parole. |
| The judge told Owens: "You ignored Peter's needs - the needs of a child obviously at risk - preferring instead to shield yourself from discovery." | The judge told Owens: "You ignored Peter's needs - the needs of a child obviously at risk - preferring instead to shield yourself from discovery." |
| Baby Peter suffered more than 50 injuries including broken ribs and a broken back. | Baby Peter suffered more than 50 injuries including broken ribs and a broken back. |
| Case review | Case review |
| They occurred despite the fact that Baby Peter was on the at-risk register and receiving 60 visits from social workers, doctors and police over eight months. | |
| SENTENCING GUIDELINES Rape of a child under 13 carries a maximum sentence of life in prisonUsual sentencing ranges for a single offence are eight to 13 years, depending on circumstancesCausing or allowing the death of a child carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail, or a fine, or bothHowever, in cases where offenders are considered to pose a risk to the public, the judge can impose an indeterminate sentence In passing this sentence, the judge will recommend a minimum term to be served before the offender can be considered for release.Only after this time can the Parole Board consider whether the offender no longer poses a threat to the public and so is suitable for release | SENTENCING GUIDELINES Rape of a child under 13 carries a maximum sentence of life in prisonUsual sentencing ranges for a single offence are eight to 13 years, depending on circumstancesCausing or allowing the death of a child carries a maximum sentence of 14 years in jail, or a fine, or bothHowever, in cases where offenders are considered to pose a risk to the public, the judge can impose an indeterminate sentence In passing this sentence, the judge will recommend a minimum term to be served before the offender can be considered for release.Only after this time can the Parole Board consider whether the offender no longer poses a threat to the public and so is suitable for release |
| The judge said: "Any decent person who heard the catalogue of medical conditions and non-accidental injuries suffered by Peter cannot fail to have been appalled." | |
| Baby Peter's mother will be eligible for parole in August 2012. Owens will be eligible for parole in August 2011. | Baby Peter's mother will be eligible for parole in August 2012. Owens will be eligible for parole in August 2011. |
| Earlier on Friday a serious case review said Baby Peter's death "could and should have been prevented". | Earlier on Friday a serious case review said Baby Peter's death "could and should have been prevented". |
| Lord Laming, who carried out a wide-ranging review of child protection services after Baby P's death, said the tragedy reinforced his belief that reforms had to be implemented nationwide. | Lord Laming, who carried out a wide-ranging review of child protection services after Baby P's death, said the tragedy reinforced his belief that reforms had to be implemented nationwide. |
| He said: "These are tragic cases, and I share the sense of shock and concern felt by everyone, not least because of the failure of each of the key public services to intervene and protect these young children already identified to be seriously at risk." | He said: "These are tragic cases, and I share the sense of shock and concern felt by everyone, not least because of the failure of each of the key public services to intervene and protect these young children already identified to be seriously at risk." |
| Five employees of Haringey Council in north London, including children's services director Sharon Shoesmith, were sacked after Baby Peter's death. | Five employees of Haringey Council in north London, including children's services director Sharon Shoesmith, were sacked after Baby Peter's death. |
| The General Medical Council has suspended two doctors involved in the case. | The General Medical Council has suspended two doctors involved in the case. |