The defendant appealed against a sentence of imprisonment for robberies. He had a history of mental illness and had been diagnosed schizophrenic. He applied to be made subject to an order under the Act, which would replace the sentence with a treatment order, and agreed to be made subject to an extended restriction order.
Held: The court considered that hopeful, and made the treatment order, but without the further restriction.
Judges:
Lord Justice Judge, Mr Justice Mitchell, And Recorder Of Birmingham His Honour Judge Peter Crawford QC
Citations:
[1998] EWCA Crim 1280
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing, Health
Updated: 29 September 2022; Ref: scu.154154
