Fawthrop, R v [2017] EWCA Crim 1500 (9 June 2017)
Although the sentence was unduly lenient, the court declined to interfere due to the unusual circumstances, including improper judicial indication, mitigation, and the offender's personal circumstances.
- Citation
- [2017] EWCA Crim 1500
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent/offender: Gemma Fawthrop
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 09 June 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal (reference by Attorney General) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Outcome
- Reference allowed but sentence not increased; original sentence stands.
- Legal Topics
- Racially Aggravated Harassment, Sentencing, Unduly Lenient Sentences, Judicial Procedure
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Gemma Fawthrop
Respondent/offender
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (reference by Attorney General) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed was unduly lenient for racially aggravated harassment under s.32(1)(b) Crime and Disorder Act 1998
- 2 Whether the sentencing process was procedurally correct given the judge's unsolicited indication of leniency
Ratio Decidendi
Although the sentence was unduly lenient, the court declined to interfere due to the unusual circumstances, including improper judicial indication, mitigation, and the offender's personal circumstances.
Court Disposition
Reference allowed but sentence not increased; original sentence stands.
Orders
- Leave to refer granted.
- Sentence of 12 month community order with 15 day rehabilitation requirement to remain.
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