The defendants were convicted of a murder. Brown was sentenced as a youth, and Brown as a young offender. The murder was committed as part of a robbery. The judge held them equally responsible.
Held: When sentencing defendants under different age restrictions, the court should allow no more disparity than properly reflected the age difference.
Judges:
Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers LCJ, Henriques J, Teare J
Citations:
Times 05-Jun-2007
Statutes:
Criminal Justice Act 2003 Sch21
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 17 May 2022; Ref: scu.253202
