The Board complained that the defendants had failed to comply with the requirements of community service orders. They appealed against a finding that the complaints were not made out. The defendants had not attended because they were appealing their convictions. Held: ‘like any other sentence, a community order takes effect when it is imposed and … Continue reading West Midlands Probation Board v Sutton Coldfield Magistrates’ Court and others: Admn 11 Jan 2008