Stannard and C and Others, Regina v; Attorney-General’s Reference (No 55 of 2008): CACD 26 Nov 2008

The court considered appeals all relating to the application of legislation regarding the imposition of sentences for public protection.
Held: Before imposing such a sentence, the court should consider all the alternative ways of providing protection for the public against the risks posed by the particular defendant, including combining such sentences with other provision. Alternatives might include a sexual offences prevention order. If other provisions could cope with the risk a sentence for public protection should not be used.

Judges:

Judge LCJ, Owen J, Christopher Clarke J

Citations:

[2008] EWCA Crim 2789, Times 04-Dec-2008, [2009] Crim LR 217, [2009] 2 Cr App Rep (S) 21

Links:

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Statutes:

Criminal Justice Act 2003 225

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

CitedWilkinson and Others, Regina v, Attorney-General’s Reference No 43 of 2009 CACD 6-Oct-2009
The court examined the provisions distinguishing between sentences of imprisonment for life and imprisonment for public protection (IPP) in cases involving very serious gun and drugs crimes.
Held: The Avis case guidelines remained valuable, . .
CitedWilkinson and Others, Regina v, Attorney-General’s Reference No 43 of 2009 CACD 6-Oct-2009
The court examined the provisions distinguishing between sentences of imprisonment for life and imprisonment for public protection (IPP) in cases involving very serious gun and drugs crimes.
Held: The Avis case guidelines remained valuable, . .
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Updated: 04 October 2022; Ref: scu.278293