UK government pays out to family of IPP prisoner who killed himself

Image source : theguardian.com
Exclusive: Tommy Nicol died in 2015 after trying to take his own life two years past his four-year minimum tariff The family of a prisoner who killed himself after being handed a controversial “never-ending” sentence has received damages from the government in an out-of-court settlement, the Guardian has learned. Tommy Nicol was jailed under the terms of the now-abolished imprisonment for public protection (IPP), under which offenders were handed a minimum term but no maximum term and had been dubbed by critics the “never-ending sentence”. Continue reading...
▶ Full story on theguardian.com

▼ Related news :
●
'Government must step up and give kids home learning support needed'
Mirror
●
Government lawyer tells court M15 officers could authorise murder
The Guardian ● Pay dispute talks between Government and public health specialists to continue
The Irish Times
●
How quarantine rules work and what UK government is planning
The Guardian ● Government reverses attempt to specif...
Express & Star ● Six Nations still waiting on green light from French government
The Irish Times
●
Coronavirus travel UK: Furious bosses blast government for 'overlooking' beleaguered sector
Mail Online
●
Priti Patel condemns influencers and skiers as Government gets tough on travel
Metro
●
Government 'U-turn' sees Bristol snubbed for HQ of new organisation
Bristol Post
●
Boris Johnson says Government is working 'flat out' to counter Covid outbreak at DVLA offices
Mail Online
●
Non-League clubs will receive a £10m bailout package from the Government
Mail Online ● Government warns of scams linked to vaccine and pandemic payments
The Irish Times
●
UK badger cull to end as Government issues no new licenses from 2022
Mail Online

Mirror

The Guardian ● Pay dispute talks between Government and public health specialists to continue
The Irish Times

The Guardian ● Government reverses attempt to specif...
Express & Star ● Six Nations still waiting on green light from French government
The Irish Times

Mail Online

Metro

Bristol Post

Mail Online

Mail Online ● Government warns of scams linked to vaccine and pandemic payments
The Irish Times

Mail Online
●
People unable to self-isolate at home...
An editorial in a leading medical journal calls for more to be done to help those self-isolating.

●
Black MPs share video message in bid ...
Labour’s David Lammy talks of losing his uncle to the virus while Tory MP James Cleverly speaks of his cousin’s death with Covid-19.

●
Carlo Ancelotti refuses to blame Jord...
The Toffees goalkeeper was at fault for Youri Tielemans’ equaliser as Leicester claimed a 1-1 draw.

●
Scottish budget: What do you need to know?
The Scottish government is to set out its budget plans against the backdrop of the Covid-19 pandemic.

●
Lionel Messi scores on return as Barc...
The Argentinian had served a two-match ban following the first red card of his Barca career.

●
Covid: 'Crucial' tourism in Wales reopens by Easter
North Wales Tourism boss Jim Jones says revenue has shrunk by £2.17bn because of coronavirus.

●
Sheffield United shock title-chasing ...
Harry Maguire cancelled out Kean Bryan’s opener before Oliver Burke’s deflected winner.

●
Jose Mourinho believes he is not trea...
The Spurs boss feels he has been more harshly punished than the likes of Liverpool counterpart Jurgen Klopp.

●
Sophie Carrigill has tunnel-vision wh...
Carrigill is looking to build on the fourth-placed finish the women’s wheelchair basketball team had in Rio.

●
PM talks up benefit of the Union in t...
Scotland First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has said Boris Johnson’s Thursday visit is ‘not essential’ during the lockdown.

●
Scott Parker praises Alphonse Areola ...
Graham Potter insisted there were positives to take from the game.

●
Albion step up transfer push for new holding midfielder
Leicester City man Hamza Choudhury has been desired but a move there now looks unlikely, while Celta Vigo star Okay Yokuslu is also an individual of interest


●
Dead behind bars: Gang member who planned armed robbery at Old Course jewellery store
A key member of a criminal gang who plotted an elaborate jewellery heist at a St Andrews golf resort has died behind bars at Perth Prison.


●
Oliver Burke winner sees Sheffield Un...
The Blades won 2-1 for a first victory over the Red Devils since 1993.

●
Sky Blues boss on victory and worrying injury to Fanky Dabo
The Sky Blues secured a huge three points with victory over relegation battlers Sheffield Wednesday


●
67776651
Joe Edwards spoke to Nathan Judah following the 0-0 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.

●
River Avon flood alert in the New Forest
HEAVY rainfall in recent days has led to a flood alert being issued for parts of the New Forest.

●
Covid-19: Vaccination slots open for NI's over 65s
Appointments have now opened at NI's seven regional vaccination centres for those aged 65-69.

●
Kate Moss and daughter Lila on catwal...
It is reportedly the first time they have appeared in the same fashion show.

●
Protests break out in Poland after co...
Thousands of people gathered outside the court building in Warsaw.

●
Lancashire mass vaccination site 'to be based in former B&M Bargains'
A PLANNED mass Covid vaccination centre is set to be based in a former discount store, according to reports.

●
Dean Smith in disbelief after Aston V...
Villa had led twice at Turf Moor but Chris Wood’s headed winner denied them any share of the spoils.

●
Covid vaccine schedule: When YOU could get the jab
VACCINATIONS are being administered around the country, but when might you get the jab?


●
Stan Collymore tells Dean Smith what the 'next stage' is for Aston Villa
Latest Aston Villa news from BirminghamLive brings reaction from Stan Collymore to the 3-2 defeat to Burnley in the Premier League at Turf Moor on...


●
Missing Northallerton man found safe and well, police confirm
A MISSING man from Northallerton whose disappearance sparked a major search operation has been found safe and well, police confirmed.

●
Thomas Tuchel vows to build Chelsea t...
The German started his reign with a goalless draw against Wolves.

●
Coventry City player ratings after 2-0 win against Owls
The Sky Blues recorded a superb 2-0 victory over second from bottom Sheffield Wednesday at St Andrew's


●
Bridgerton creator discusses his plan...
Actress Phoebe Dynevor also praised the portrayal of women in the series.

●
Wolves fans say the same thing after Chelsea draw
Wolves came away from Stamford Bridge with a point after a 0-0 draw with Thomas Tuchel's Chelsea side.

