The court was asked as to the separation on sentence of a mother from a very young child. Held: A sentencing court is bound by section 6(1) of the Human Rights Act 1998 to have regard for the provisions of the Convention when sentencing. Whilst the prison service was entitled to have a policy that … Continue reading Regina (P) v Secretary of State for the Home Department and Another; Regina (Q and Another) v Same: CA 20 Jul 2001