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
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Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Cited by:
Cited – Wilkinson 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, . .
Cited – Wilkinson 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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Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 04 October 2022; Ref: scu.278293