Boland, R. v [2012] EWCA Crim 1953 (28 June 2012)

The statutory power to impose a travel restriction order does not extend to the offence of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug; therefore, the order must be quashed.

Citation: [2012] EWCA Crim 1953
Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Bernard Boland
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 28 June 2012
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Hearing
Outcome: appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Travel Restriction Orders, Controlled Drugs

Criminal Law Sentencing Travel Restriction Orders Controlled Drugs

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Bernard Boland

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Hearing

Legal Issues

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

Ratio Decidendi

The statutory power to impose a travel restriction order does not extend to the offence of possession with intent to supply a controlled drug; therefore, the order must be quashed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

travel restriction order quashed