The defendants had been involved in substantial levels of street trafficking in drugs. Their sentences had inevitably to be increased as having been too lenient. In respect of one defendant however, she had since her release been caring for her baby and other children, and it would be damaging for them for her to be returned to prison, and her sentence would not be increased. Arrangements should be made in future to ensure that the court was informed if a prisoner had been released before the hearing.
Judges:
Judge LJ
Citations:
Times 21-Mar-2005
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 06 May 2022; Ref: scu.224298