Regina v Hill: CACD 21 Apr 1999

The equality of maximum sentences between offences does not mean they are of equal seriousness. Possessing a prohibited firearm by a prohibited person is likely to be more serious than possession of a firearm or shotgun without a certificate.

Citations:

Gazette 21-Apr-1999

Statutes:

Firearms Act 1968 1 2 21

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Criminal Sentencing

Updated: 25 October 2022; Ref: scu.85305