A, R. v

A, R. v

The appellant's post-sentence cooperation was exceptional, critical to a conviction, and involved significant risk, justifying a substantial reduction in sentence despite the general rule against revisiting sentences after conviction.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: A
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentence Reduction, Assistance to Authorities, Post Sentence Cooperation, Duress
Criminal Law Sentence Reduction Assistance to Authorities Post Sentence Cooperation Duress

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

A

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether post-sentence cooperation with authorities justifies a reduction in sentence
  2. 2 Whether the general rule against revisiting sentences after conviction applies where the appellant's account has remained consistent

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's post-sentence cooperation was exceptional, critical to a conviction, and involved significant risk, justifying a substantial reduction in sentence despite the general rule against revisiting sentences after conviction.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • The sentence of 13 years' imprisonment is quashed and replaced with a sentence of five years' imprisonment.