In relation to sentencing cases of indecent assault: ‘It was never easy to sentence in such cases; the circumstances of each case would vary greatly. The sentencer must tailor the sentence to the facts of the case before the court.’
Judges:
Henry LJ
Citations:
[1991] 1 Cr App (S) 19
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Crown Prosecution Service (Redbridge Section), Regina (on the Application Of) v Redbridge Youth Court and Another Admn 8-Jun-2005
The CPS appealed the refusal of the respondent magistrates to decline jurisdiction to hear allegations against a youth.
Held: The magistrates had applied the wrong test, asking themselves whether a sentence substantially greater than two years . .
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Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 07 May 2022; Ref: scu.231069