Source: All England Reporter
Publisher Citation: [2003] All ER (D) 69 (Aug)
Court: Court of Appeal, Criminal Division
Judge:

Latham LJ, Gage and Eady JJ

Representation Katherine Dunn (instructed by the Registrar of Criminal Appeals) for the defendant.
Judgment Dates: 12 August 2003

Catchwords

Sentencing - Custodial sentence - Duration - Totality of sentence - Consideration of relevant facts.

The Case

The defendant's appeal against a total sentence of fourteen years' imprisonment for, inter alia, sexual offences would be allowed, on the grounds that, taking into account his physical disabilities, prison would have a great impact on his health. Accordingly, a reduction of three years in the total sentence would be appropriate.

If you are a LexisLibrary subscriber you can read more about this case here.