Boland, R. v

The court held that the statute does not permit the imposition of a travel restriction order for possession with intent to supply, and therefore the order must be quashed.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Bernard Boland
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 28 June 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Drug Offences, Sentencing, Travel Restriction Orders

Criminal Law Drug Offences Sentencing Travel Restriction Orders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Bernard Boland

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether a travel restriction order can be imposed for possession of a controlled drug of Class A with intent to supply

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that the statute does not permit the imposition of a travel restriction order for possession with intent to supply, and therefore the order must be quashed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

travel restriction order quashed