Gloucester Crown Court

Gloucester Crown Court is a court in Gloucestershire, England, responsible for hearing serious criminal cases. It is newsworthy due to the recent sentencing of Amanda Wixon. Wixon was found guilty of false imprisonment and forced labor after holding a vulnerable woman in servitude for over 25 years at her home in Tewkesbury. The victim, who was a teenager when the abuse began, was forced to perform manual labor, lived in squalid conditions, and was deprived of her freedom. The case, described as “Dickensian,” highlights the severity of modern slavery and the court's role in delivering justice to victims of such crimes. The 13-year sentence handed down by Gloucester Crown Court reflects the gravity of Wixon's offenses and the long-lasting impact on the victim's life.