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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. |
| 'Manipulative and calculating' | 'Manipulative and calculating' |
| 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". |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| The atmosphere in their home allowed "a complete lack of care", with "a sickening and descending loss of personal responsibility", he said. | |
| "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." | |
| Judge Kramer said the mother's boyfriend played "a major role" in Peter's death. | |
| 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 | |
| He said the boyfriend's rape of a two-year-old girl was a "massive breach of trust". | |
| "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 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. |
| 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. | 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. |
| 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." | 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." |
| He added: "It was clear that significant force had been used on Peter on a number of occasions. | He added: "It was clear that significant force had been used on Peter on a number of occasions. |
| "Whatever the truth of what took place and the role and motivation of each individual, the result was that a child died in horrific circumstances with injuries that can only have caused great pain and distress prior to his death." | "Whatever the truth of what took place and the role and motivation of each individual, the result was that a child died in horrific circumstances with injuries that can only have caused great pain and distress prior to his death." |
| Lacked 'urgency' | Lacked 'urgency' |
| 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". |
| The review, commissioned by Children's Secretary Ed Balls, also said agencies lacked "toughness and urgency" by not taking the 17-month-old into care. | The review, commissioned by Children's Secretary Ed Balls, also said agencies lacked "toughness and urgency" by not taking the 17-month-old into care. |
| 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. |