(Southwark Crown Court – Sentencing Remarks) The defendants, formerly husband and wife, and each with very succeesful professional careers, were convicted of perverting the course of justice. Mrs Sykes had ‘taken’ the penalty points of Mr Huhne so as to avoid his disqualification through totting up. Sweeney J made these remarks in sentencing them to eight months imprisonment each, and for costs. Each had maintained their defence with lies and manipulation, and given rise to substantial prosecution costs.
Judges:
Sweeney J
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 09 February 2022; Ref: scu.471641
