Attorney General Reference No 119 of 2004

Attorney General Reference No 119 of 2004

Although the sentence was lenient and possibly unduly lenient, the Court declined to interfere due to double jeopardy and the offender's progress in custody, as well as her own severe injuries and absence of premeditation.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Offender
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 January 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Reference / Appeal
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Grievous Bodily Harm, Assault, Unduly Lenient Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Grievous Bodily Harm Assault Unduly Lenient Sentence

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Offender

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Reference / Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing for offences involving grievous bodily harm and assault with corrosive substances

Ratio Decidendi

Although the sentence was lenient and possibly unduly lenient, the Court declined to interfere due to double jeopardy and the offender's progress in custody, as well as her own severe injuries and absence of premeditation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No interference with the sentence of 4 years' imprisonment imposed by the Crown Court