Attorney General Reference No 21 & 22 of 2004

Attorney General Reference No 21 & 22 of 2004

Although the sentences were clearly lenient and probably unduly lenient, the offenders' youth, prior periods of custody, and subsequent progress justified the exercise of discretion not to interfere with the sentences imposed.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Offender: Kyrron Jackson; Offender: Ashraf Ali
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Reference / Attorney General's Reference Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988; Appellate Review of Sentence
Outcome
No order; sentences not varied
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Unduly Lenient Sentences, Youth Offenders, Robbery, Handling Stolen Goods
Criminal Law Sentencing Unduly Lenient Sentences Youth Offenders Robbery Handling Stolen Goods

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Kyrron Jackson

Offender

Ashraf Ali

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Reference / Attorney General's Reference Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988; Appellate Review of Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on Kyrron Jackson and Ashraf Ali were unduly lenient
  2. 2 Whether the Court of Appeal should interfere with the sentences imposed

Ratio Decidendi

Although the sentences were clearly lenient and probably unduly lenient, the offenders' youth, prior periods of custody, and subsequent progress justified the exercise of discretion not to interfere with the sentences imposed.

Court Disposition

No order; sentences not varied