Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2001] All ER (D) 202 (Jan)
Court: Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
Judge:

Pill LJ, Curtis J and Judge Mettyear

Representation Richard Scott (assigned by the Registrar of Criminal Appeals) for E.
  Edward Knapp (assigned by the Registrar of Criminal Appeals) for C.
Judgment Dates: 26 January 2001

Catchwords

Sentencing - Conspiracy to perpetuate a bomb hoax|| Custodial sentence - Disqualification from driving - Young offender institution - Whether sentences correct in law - s 44.

The Case

In accordance with authority, a disqualification from driving under s44 of the Powers of Criminals Courts Act 1973 was not available for an offence of conspiracy to perpetuate a bomb hoax.

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