The court had delayed part of the sentencing procedure to fix a compensation order. However if it did so, it should state clearly the reasons for the postponement, and what sentence was to be considered at the adjourned hearing. In this case a compensation order had not been mentioned. The court should make allowance for the Act.
Citations:
Times 04-Jun-2003
Statutes:
Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 130(3)
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Dorrian CACD 2001
The court retains a common law power to defer part of its sentencing procedure. . .
Cited – Regina v Tuegel CACD 2000
The court retains a common law power to adjourn part of its sentencing procedure. Courts should exercise considerable restraint in their interventions. . .
Cited – Regina v Annesley CACD 1976
The court has a common law power to defer part of its sentencing process. . .
Cited – Regina v Ingle CACD 1974
The court has a power at common law to defer part of its sentencing process. . .
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Criminal Practice
Updated: 01 April 2022; Ref: scu.183268
