The defendant appealed an order for his immediate commital for contempt of court. He had been in court and shouted loud threats when his mother had been given a long prison term.
Held: His appeal was allowed. The defendant had immediately apologised, and the judge should have taken overnight to consider the case more coolly.
Judges:
Lord Justice Moses, Mr Justice Nelson and Sir Charles Mantell
Citations:
Times 23-Jan-2007
Statutes:
Administration of Justice Act 1960 17(2)(b)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing, Contempt of Court
Updated: 22 August 2022; Ref: scu.248199