The defendants appealed sentences after conviction for their involvement in riots in Bradford.
Held: The riots had been extensive over time, causing many serious injuries, and many millions of pounds of damage. All riots affect their communities differently. For an offence involving a leader of a riot, the maximum sentence of ten years might be imposed. For offences involving petrol or other bombs, eight to nine years might be appropriate. Throwing missiles over a period of time could attract a sentence of six to seven years, and those present could expect lower sentences. The fact that each defendant was identified first on camera operated to reduce the discount for guilty pleas, and the need for deterrence required the court to pay less attention to standard mitigations. Nevertheless, here and as it began, the riot was not pre-planned, and some sentences could be reduced accordingly.
Judges:
Rose LJ , Aikens, Mackay Jj
Citations:
Times 05-Feb-2003
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Regina v Keys CACD 1984
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Cited – Regina v Pilgrim CACD 1983
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Criminal Sentencing
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