Sentence
Kate Roughley
Kate Roughley (aged 37) was sentenced at Manchester Crown Court on 22 May 2024 to 14 Years for Manslaughter. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Manchester Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 22 May 2024
- Sentence
- 14 Years
- Judge
- Mrs Justice Ellenbogen DBE
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Manslaughter | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
She was found guilty of manslaughter in Stockport, Greater Manchester, on 9 May 2022. She was a nursery worker (with 17 years experience) when she placed a nine-month-old baby in her care face down on a bean bag and left her unattended. The baby died as a result of asphyxia and pathophysiological stress due to an unsafe sleeping environment. Sentencing Remarks
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Good Character / No (relevant) previous convictions; Vulnerable victim; Breach of trust