Everything the judge said as she jailed Kate Roughley for manslaughter

Nursery worker Kate Roughley has been jailed for 14 years after being found guilty of the manslaughter of baby Genevieve Meehan in Greater Manchester.
Sentencing her, Mrs Justice Ellenbogen in Manchester Crown Court told her: “You have been convicted by a jury of unlawful act manslaughter and I must now sentence you for that crime."
The 37-year-old swaddled the nine-month-old, strapped her face down on a bean bag and left her for an hour-and-a-half.
Roughley was caring for Genevieve in her role as deputy manager and 'baby room leader' at Tiny Toes Nursery in Cheadle Hulme, Stockport, in May 2022.
Watch the full sentencing remarks from the judge above.
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Kate Roughley: Everything the judge told ‘callous’ nursery worker as she was jailed for killing baby Genevieve
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[@ellenmendoza7246]

She didn't like this little girl...so she punished this child..she is a completely evil monster and why didn't anyone else intervene they are all guilty

[@MsPopeye65]

Probably too scared to stand up to her.... and the 17years which she had worked at the nursery...[and of which I have no doubt that she reminded the other staff constantly!?].... I wonder just how many other children suffered under this monsters 'care'.... I just hope that she receives a warm welcome in prison..... RIP GIG.......❤

[@rosegolding925]

Agree 💯

[@cartimandua_]

Judge said she is not a danger!! Well if she doesn't like your child watch out!!! At least she won't work anywhere near kids again. Evil evil woman.

[@inquiringminds6633]

how can anybody not like a child? a baby? only an evil person.

[@TS-1267]

... There are Police Officers with Her Mentality... No Checks Done

[@robertwilkie7859]

She should NEVER be released from prison

[@sylviabaxter265]

Where is the justice? 2/3rd of sentence to serve 😢appeal

[@sharonhughes1538]

What a horrible so called human😢

[@bodicatudor]

she will be out in 7yrs

[@robertwilkie7859]

The justice system in this country is a joke, no wonder people commit crimes they get treated like victims not criminals.

[@sharonhughes1538]

@@robertwilkie7859 totally agree

[@lindalaw5466]

This is terrible, she should not be allowed out. As a “trained” nursery worker, she knew this was unacceptable treatment, this was murder.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

This is why I believe in the reinstatement of the death penalty

[@Witcher14]

I look after cattle and even i know this is unacceptable. I don't have children and have never had a child in my family to look after, but even I could have looked after this baby better than her , what a disgusting human she purely evil

[@wendyelsey7765]

I agree it was done deliberately, so it was murder. Poor baby.

[@lavienestpasunlongfleuvetr2559]

​@@wendyelsey7765Not if she didn't intend to kill her - that makes it manslaughter. It's abominable, but it's not murder.

[@dianeogden7883]

That poor baby was tortured and left to slowly die. That woman is a monster!

[@gayled6349]

Fourteen years is not good enough for taking an innocent baby's life. Why was she not charged with murder? This was clearly premeditated. This horrible woman only went back to Genevieve when she was sure she was deceased or very nearly. The words Roughly used clearly show this monster hated her and couldn't be bothered to do her job properly. If she hated children so much she should have got a job in tesco. Justice has not been served for Genevieve and her heartbroken family.

[@kirstenwright3755]

25 years is life in UK or less. So that’s about right tbh

[@chrysalis4126]

Why had the nursery not trained her not to put babies face down? What level of qualification did she have? why was there no supervision in the nursery of the staff? They should be closed down.

[@jackspring7709]

This is typical of British courts.

[@ireallydontthinkso]

This is an ignorant comment. It was not premediated. SHe was not found as having left the baby in order so that she would die. Her actions mounted to death yes, for which she has been found guilty and sentenced under that and the judge has just outlined ALL the reasons why she came to her final decisions, weighing up the gravity of the offence and all other mitigating circumstances. Why listen to the sentencing if you disregard the verdict.

[@Amesy20]

@@chrysalis4126 she had been trained and held the post of deputy manager! The baby had clearly annoyed her, she didn’t like her and decided to punish her for not sleeping/behaving. Who in their right mind with no training would swaddle and then place the little one face down on a bean bag? It got worse…. she then harnessed her to the bean bag so that the baby girl couldn’t move and later placed a blanket over her covering her head, finally she left her distressed not checking up on her properly.

[@melodymoore9765]

Pure evil.

[@lizmacleod8903]

If she felt that she could not tolerate children, she shouldn't have been in the job.

[@user-if6hf7ky1t]

This woman was working in this type of work for 17 years. My god! How many other babies were treated terribly but can’t say? Who knows how many babies might have suffered unbeknownst to their parents? This little girl was fighting for her life, trying desperately to get help, heartbreaking. What’s more….. prison overcrowding? Are you kidding me? So she gets sentenced to 9 years minimum. If some bloke did this to his child or stepchild, at home in some run down flat, he’d be serving at least twice that, and rightly so. 🙏🏼

[@shelzblack488]

It's horrifying

[@22Purplemist]

No, he wouldn't be because the guidelines state 8 to 16 years for this offence. She got 14 and *may* get parole on licence after 9 years and four months

[@Sarah-ft8jr]

That’s the thing these so called ‘trained professionals’ often mistreat and neglect the children in their care. There is absolutely no way I would leave my baby or child who couldn’t talk in the care of a stranger, no matter how many days training they received. Without a psychiatric report you can never know how safe they are.

[@VMM34]

So the judge gave her less time in prison due to her previous good character, yet the judge stated Kate Roughley had treated other children badly in the nursery? And she's not a threat to other children? How can her crime not be premeditated, it went on for an extended time. It's not like she suddenly ran the poor baby over with a car in a matter of seconds. I do not agree with that judge whatsoever.

[@michaeljohndennis2231]

Totally agree - the death penalty clearly should have been applied in this case

[@heathercooper6043]

Oh but we must try to understand that perhaps she'd had a bad day, or KFC was closed causing huge mental trauma. That will be a modern day judge schooled in the socialists 'no one is criminal it's someone else's fault'

[@mol588]

Disgusting !!! Very poor, bitterly disappointing, sentence by this judge . Genevieve 🌹

[@shelzblack488]

The judge makes me sick

[@user-if6hf7ky1t]

It’s a typical result of females being treated differently in the judicial system. If this had been a bloke the sentence would’ve been higher. We’ve seen it with volunerable people in society. Old people with Alzheimer’s and dementia being thrown around and abused by so called carers. And young babies being hurt and abused by staff. No victim blaming on my behalf, but please, please, please, people….look after those you love by caring for them in the family home. I know it can be difficult and stressful, but there isn’t a job, career, or anything else which matters more than the precious people we love. Please don’t hand their care to strangers. ✌🏻💚🙏🏼

[@TitianTopsyTurvy]

Face down on a bean bag, swaddled and harnassed, so she was unable to move and then left there unmonitored. How was this not considered murder? A life sentence (which in the UK sadly doesn't mean a lifetime in prison) would mean whenever she was released, she could be returned to prison if she broke parole conditions. I don't agree that this woman poses no threat to society, how could anyone think that? She knew how to correctly care for children, she had formal training and 17 years of experience. She CHOSE to harm and kill this child. If anyone did the same things to an adult, I'm sure it would be considered murder.

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

Darn right!

[@tonydunn3559]

So true ,don't understand why others working didn't notice so sad .

[@janet5820]

As I listened to the full details expressed by the judge, I believe the cruelty, swaddled and harnessed which prevented this baby moving, the length of time left without checking her, covering her head with a blanket, not informing other colleagues, the cruel words to this baby, yet 17 years experience, all this is wilful - murder.

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

@@tonydunn3559 they DID notice! There’s CC films of them actually witnessing the abuse but they did absolutely nothing to intervene

[@tonydunn3559]

@@kellyshomemadekitchen thanks ,just can't believe it ,poor girl R.I.P 🙏

[@huxy6719]

The family need to appeal that pathetic sentence. Disgusting.

[@ItsOnlyMeAgain]

Totally agree with you. I’m so angry 😤

[@Bob-wc8hp]

Terrible what this monster did to this child who had only started her life

[@englishmadcow7461]

How can anyone have so much hate for a BABY?!

[@tinafitzpatrick2437]

I cried when the judge described the suffering the baby endured. Kate roughley murderd the baby. She was vindictive verbally towards the baby Before putting her on the beanbag. So she restricted her little body puts her on the beanbag face down. Then the blanket over her. She new what she was doing. 👿 A walking demon. I hope she rotts in prison. 14 years. ? This should be life in prison. I hope the parents appeal. And for the people with comments saying a baby of 9 months should not be at nursery.Are you serious? Trying to blame shift on to the parents. Absolutely delusional. Have some compassion. The parents did nothing wrong.

[@gypsygem9395]

I cried too. I have a granddaughter just a few weeks older than this baby was and I cannot imagine her being swaddled at her age, let alone everything else that happened to this baby. My heart goes out to that poor little mite in her last hour and to her parents and family. Even writing this I'm about to cry again. Fly high Genevieve ❤

[@LateStart1]

Heart breaking story! Hope the nursery has been held to account as well!

[@carolpetherick1037]

This was murder .How utterly appalling.That poor little child was tortured by this person.

[@nikkijayne4451]

Parents need to take to the streets. This sentence isnt good enough. We have to start protecting the kids. This wouldn't of been the first time she treated a child badly. Vile creature. Hopefully the inmates will do better in getting justice.

[@mcmd2009]

Parents need to go back to taking care of their children instead of giving them to strangers.

[@shelzblack488]

​@mcmd2009 the government and lack of support force many into these situations

[@karenmclaughlan9128]

Damn right

[@c.l.8967]

​@mcmd2009 that may be true, but corporations and the government have made it so that it is impossible for most families to get by on a single wage. We need to hold the corporations and the government accountable.

[@cheshirecat888]

​@mcmd2009 what a pathetic comment. As if most parents enrol their children into these places through choice alone. Honestly, have a think next time.

[@drdeborahhockney5609]

I expected at least 20 yrs , in my humble opinion this monster will have treated other babies in this way . How can a tiny 9mnth be a diva? What horrible human beings

[@ladywithtime]

She didn't just take a baby's life, she put that same baby through hell and unbelievable suffering first. She ought to have received a minimum sentence of 30 years to full life term. It's hard to fathom that she will be out after a relatively few paltry years in prison. Something wrong with the judicial system that a baby's horrendous death is worth so little.

[@Mark-ie7io]

The judge should let her look after her grandchildren, if she thinks she's not that much of a danger. Shocking sentence.

[@LindaGreaves-sf4rr]

Shel get what she deserves in prison

[@alglavic8475]

Poor baby has barely lived,where this evil woman will be out before 14 yrs and carry on with hers. This is not justice.

[@lewismorrison4098]

So so sad. We never put our boy in nursery. We chose to be poorer, but we raised our son with safety and love

[@queenie3388]

This was premeditated murder, imoo.

[@shelzblack488]

Yes it was 😢

[@sarahmurphy8030]

Totally agree she targeted this precious baby 😢

[@DeelinWeed1]

She should have been given "LIFE" this was a defenceless baby..

[@brianlopez8855]

check out the Judges calculation from the nationally approved Sentencing Guidelines. I hope she has followed them properly.

[@beverlycullender3938]

Pure Evil

[@carolinedeed3774]

I can’t watch the rest of this because I am so angry and upset. How on earth could this woman get only 14 years. She is pure evil 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@tonydunn3559]

Id be waiting at the prison gates when she is released, can't believe only 14 years.

[@Paragon62]

So some of the other staff know what’s going on , and did nothing.

[@lisagreenway8410]

They don’t see her as a danger to children??????🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬🤬she should have been sentenced to life!!!!, I am embarrassed to be a British citizen!!! 🤬🤬🤬🤬

[@Juliaanna49]

I totally agree is this judge for real of course she is a danger to other children what the hell im sorry but this judge should be fired 🤬🤬🤬 I can’t believe she gave her only 14 years but we only serve 9 the justice in this country is disgusting if this was in America the penalty would of been higher she would been evicted of myrder for one and sentenced to life without parole …. Makes me ashamed to be British please get me out of this country 😢 I really feel for the parents they got no justice for there little angel rest in peace sweet angel 😢

[@inquiringminds6633]

I am distressed and heartbroken listening to this...imagine her poor parents. Truly evil woman.

[@janeg8274]

This is INSANE !!!!! What does the judge mean she imposes no threat to other children???? 😡

[@lynnfern2116]

I really cannot get my head around the fact that all the abuse occurred whilst a functioning cctv was in operation. The defendant MUST have been aware of this.

[@waynehowarth8378]

she should never be released... its time we started to serve justice in this country

[@user-un1lw1cg1m]

I want to know where the other staff were aswell

[@archiesmum8601]

I was begining to wonder if I was wrong for thinking exactly that. There should have been other staff on duty who should have picked up on her dislike of that baby & taken over her care Considering that the little one was only there for 8 days including the day she died, how could such an experienced child minder NOT have noticed such a distressed baby? She simply didn't want to do her job properly so she just trussed her up & dumped her I disagree with the judge regarding other staff on duty in the baby room that day, they knew what she was doing was wrong & cruel,wether or not she meant to kill, harm or just frighten a baby. As for her solicitor asking the judge to reduce her sentence due to prison overcrowding, that is NOT the concern of either the judge or a solicitor... Guilty of such an EVIL crime should carry a whole life sentence 14 yrs with only 9 years time served is an insult to the baby's family & an absolute disgrace

[@jwillk42]

Not your business.

[@CritterHeadquarters]

I felt sick listening to this.

[@mirelarevnic9705]

What a shite conviction...14 years for your baby s life...that would make me crazy as a parent

[@user-yz2em5tf3w]

How could anybody do that to a sweet cute baby its so harrific and cruel she shouls go to jail for a life and never be realised at all

[@user-yz2em5tf3w]

If it was in america she would of got the death penalty

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

Yes, especially Texas

[@1414141x]

You are pretty thick.

[@mcmd2009]

Not likely. Even Texas is not giving the DP very much.

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

@@mcmd2009 maybe so but still far more often than the UK

[@kirstenwright3755]

It’s manslaughter tho. Not murder

[@teresalast7352]

What other children have been abused in her care?

[@hArtyTruffle]

14 years? Absolutely ridiculous sentence! Shame on that judge!!!! She should get life. Disgusting! Positive character? Disgusting!

[@gillmiller3702]

The judge is restricted in the sentence she can give.

[@Lee-vc1eg]

Life would imply murder and if the jury don't believe she actually ment to kill her, she could walk. At least with man slaughter it's more likely they will find her guilty, which they did.

[@CHEEKYMONKEY2647]

i want to know where were the other staff?? when all this happened?

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

In another video about this case, released also by Manchester Evening News, her coworkers were seen on CC cameras obviously aware of the abuse and did nothing whatsoever to intervene or help this poor baby in any way whatsoever. They should all be charged with accessory to murder and why they haven’t is infuriating.

[@lilyredman9799]

Exactly that what I was thinking .where was the rest of the staff .

[@sarahmurphy8030]

They knew she didn't like this precious baby becouse the cctv record the horrible things she said to the baby so the staff heard. The nursery needs shutting down.

[@StickoAnims]

Bang on this comment.where were they! Trust no 1 with your kids.

[@youngbaggerz6944]

Way too lenient! She should never see the light of day again.

[@LenaL146]

😢 poor sweet baby. The details are absolutely heartbreaking to hear. Poor parents 😢

[@bereal6590]

Can't imagine how bad they must feel, to know how callous their baby was treated

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

This Judge is unfit to stand & I hope the parents appeal . This is unexceptable.

[@shelzblack488]

Totally

[@robrinder123]

Judges are bound by guidelines

[@missymoon2831]

No , judges are as corrupt as the rest of the "elite", as shown time and time again...

[@AquaFonic]

It’s MANSLAUGHTER not murder massive difference however in jail murderers don’t like child killers …

[@jwillk42]

How are the parents going to appeal you plonker?

[@anibrown5374]

Throw away the key.

[@sharonluck6837]

14 years what a joke, she should never get out!

[@Marse73]

Useless

[@vdub1905]

She knew exactly what she was doing, it was a deliberate act. Sadistic!!!

[@irenepwheeldon]

My goodness, what an awful human being, (I use that term very lightly), a nine month old baby being subjected to this blatant cruelty and hate , is beyond comprehension. I couldn't listen to all of what this monster did to that poor little girl, the pain of it was unbearable, but I skipped to the sentencing 14 years, only serving 9, lets hope the ladies in prison give her a nice welcome.

[@JanetWilliams-oc7ok]

Rest in peace little Angel. The nursery person is a shame and disgrace to the profession. Longer in prison was needed before a release date of 9 years

[@jenniferforde8203]

She requires a life sentence...My condolences to the parents of this beautiful innocent child...Let's hope some of the inmates in prison don't let her forget what she has done ...RIP sweet child❤

[@lovereigns4017]

Oh God, I can't listen 😢😢😢 I'm horrified 😢😢😢

[@janemmb]

Same here 💔. I have to fast forward. RIP beautiful little girl. You are so loved 😧😍

[@franmellor9843]

Of course she's a danger to children she's just committed the worst offence..i do not agree with this judge what an insult

[@keys6]

Agree😢😢

[@suzieque9934]

Absolutely heartbreaking to hear what this poor baby endured at the hands of this despicable monster...baby killers often don't do well in jail as other mothers can't tolerate them...i hope they show her no mercy as she showed none to an innocent little girl

[@Paragon62]

Wasn’t there anybody else there , supervisor etc,.

[@dawnjackson1437]

I can’t believe she put that poor baby through such a horrible death and still got a lower sentence she should’ve got life

[@JojoOttey]

PURE EVIL !!

[@alasshewasthehighwaywoman8886]

Death penalty

[@mollymouse4900]

We don't have the death penalty !

[@flossydonnellon4893]

The judicial system in this country is a complete joke , the judges remarks about this Vile ,Evil creature who killed this child where unbelievable, she doesn’t pose a risk to children ?? How did she come to that conclusion , this thing should have received a life sentence she murdered this child by sheer neglect and total lack of care and compassion for this little 9 month old baby 🙏🏻, so after 9 yrs she will be walking amongst the Public DISGUSTING, this lenient sentence needs to be referred to the Attorney General

[@jennyleishman9617]

This is absolutely disgraceful…This monster murdered lovely little Genevieve..A totally defenceless child….Shame on that Judge..That woman should never be released…I hope she gets what’s coming to her in Prison….My sincere condolences to Little Genevieve’s parents…She with Jesus now and the Angels in Heaven.❤️🙏❤️🙏

[@julieemery8907]

Eye for an eye.

[@am1_am1]

The term is shocking. Life in prison should have been given, she has refused to acknowledge any wrongdoing on her actions or lack of helpful assistance, to save the innocent baby under her care. She also took a dislike to the innocent baby, that is horrendous, she should never have been given care of the baby, if any baby can irritate this person she definitely shouldn’t have been near any young children. That’s a ticking time bomb to any innocent child.

[@vsmith4710]

14 years ???? Thats no time.. poor baby

[@Fightforyourdreams2024]

That's not life is it! Life should mean life.

[@lindab6093]

Only 9 years to be served in prison

[@Lee-vc1eg]

​@@Fightforyourdreams2024It can last for life, if she doesn't accept that she is guilty she may never get out. You have to convince a parole board that you accept your guilt and that they are no danger to society.

[@junemusgrove3002]

14 years not good enough ,

[@sarahmurphy8030]

Not at all

[@Lee-vc1eg]

14 years minimum

[@chrysalis4126]

I want to know what happened to the nursery owners who allowed two members of staff for 11 babies when there should only be three babies for each staff member according to national guidelines. They should also go to prison.

[@grahampawson1502]

Absolutely correct , they are vicariously liable by law 🧐

[@Misssssysparkles]

why was a 9 month old swaddled strapped and face down on a bean baG ? - BET THIS WASNT THE 1ST TIME - 14 years not long enough punishment

[@mrsmercury2565]

9 years and 4 months for killing a baby is disgraceful. RIP little one x

[@amyb8693]

That was murder, plain and simple. Manslaughter is an insult to that poor baby and her parents. Disgraceful 😡

[@petemoss8625]

This makes me so angry, for many reasons. I hope you can sleep at night KATE.

[@TitianTopsyTurvy]

I hope she can't sleep at night, that she never sleeps easily for the rest of her life.

[@haydoncooper3744]

Not long enough. Should have been life without parole.

[@gailhunt5911]

This is so sad the management of the nursery need jailling as well and needs shutting down. Rest in peace little one this will never be forgotten ❤️

[@elllekelly2215]

She was 35 years old..worked as a Nursey Attendant for 17 years..she knew better × is just Evil..Babies × Children are Precious × they are fussy × unpredictable .. You put all these children at risk .. So Disturbing × I'm Disgusted.. She should never get out.. 🙏 to the Family of this precious Baby Gigi..

[@mol588]

NINE YEARS 😮 Wow, is that all a baby's life is worth, seriously ? Disgusting, poor sentence by this judge . I'm appalled !!!

[@bereal6590]

Heartbreaking, my god. I don't even have kids and I'd not heard of this case, just saw it in my feed today, if I saw a baby in distress I'd straight off rush to its aid. This has me blubbing like an idiot, wtf was she doing! Is she just evil or what

[@Charlotte66666]

Absolutely horrendous 😢

[@mariebarr1745]

Absolutely heartbreaking

[@meesamagill1193]

14 years is a joke

[@beverlycullender3938]

Why would you put your precious treasure in a place for nicham pooks to look after her. 😢

[@simonloveless8924]

Never ever be allowed to work with children or adults at all in future never again barred for life thats it.

[@CatFluff-pm6qr]

RIP Beautiful Angel🌹 This should never of happened.

[@tillyt4054]

She deliberatly tortured that child , 14 years is a ridiculous sentence

[@leighdavis9522]

And she will be eligible for parole after serving only 9 years, and 4 months in prison.

[@MFobe]

😢😢 poor little one..

[@susanblackman2190]

The sentence is no where long enough as punishment for taking a vulnerable babies life. I am appalled by our justice system this has let that beautiful baby down and her parents. This should have been a 25 year prison sentence unbelievable. This was murder 😢

[@billynobody3642]

EVIL pure EVIL

[@51beverley]

This is NOT Manslaughter it’s downright Murder that poor baby & 14 years is nothing she won’t even do 14 years, Genevieve’s parents need to fight to get that sentence changed she should never come out & how can the judge say she’s not a risk to children she’s just murdered a BABY for gods sake of course she’s a risk doesn’t take a genius to work that out, she gets off lightly & those poor parents get a life sentence grieving for their poor child the law in this country is a disgrace, that poor gorgeous child & her family need justice, I hope her family can find someone to help them get the justice they deserve. God bless Genevieve ❤

[@jjojjoxx]

This is heartbreaking 😢that evil scumbag should never get out of prison!!

[@chrispearsons3823]

She obviously hated this precious child, this was deliberate abuse,she had to know what the outcome would be,so why not a murdrer charge?

[@Rob-fg5gm]

A woman sentences another woman. Gone easy on her. Outrageous.

[@nickpalladino9710]

9 years for a baby's life. Disgusting.

[@pod9538]

i bet she will appeal the 14 years. Sick cow. RIP 🙏 LITTLE ANGEL 😢

[@keys6]

Sentence too low... if USA she would be getting 30-40 years😡

[@derryshorts3811]

12 year's un fkn believable !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@shareenakram1315]

Very lenient judge 😮

[@mischka54]

This sentence is a disgrace!!! 14 years in exchange for the loss of a whole young life is shameful!! This judge thinks she’s been firm - what a joke!!! Our judicial system is so weak - we should look at America and see what they do with people like her.

[@Amesy20]

Only 14 years, shocking sentence for a heinous crime. Pure evil shown towards a small defenceless 9 month old girl who should have been looked after with vigilance and kindness.

[@Ladybird22373]

The rest who saw her strap that baby down & they were there because they spoke to her should have been with her in the dock . They had the chance to save that baby and they did nothing

[@sheilawells1571]

Only 14years???my God that was not justice just heartbreaking.😥😥😥😥😥

[@kimbarnetson3297]

Not in any way excusing her actions but where were the other adults in the room and why are they not also being held to account too?

[@lanefraz3152]

Totally agree

[@maryclynch9356]

Evil. Poor mum and dad. 😭