The court considered the sentence to be imposed for breach of non-molestation and similar orders made in family courts. The defendant appealed a sentence of eight months imprisonment.
Held: The court should bear in mind practice in the Court of Appeal Criminal Division, including making allowance for expressions of regret and acceptance of guilt. The appeal was dismissed.
Citations:
Times 19-Aug-2005
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Contempt of Court
Updated: 23 June 2022; Ref: scu.231510