G, R. v

G, R. v

The Court held that, given the appellant's age, the absence of further offending after arrest, and the potential for change, an extended sentence was appropriate rather than an indeterminate sentence of detention for public protection.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: G
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 December 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Arson, Dangerousness, Youth Sentencing, Extended Sentence, Detention for Public Protection
Criminal Law Sentencing Arson Dangerousness Youth Sentencing Extended Sentence Detention for Public Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

G

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of detention for public protection was appropriate for a young offender convicted of multiple arson offences
  2. 2 Whether an extended sentence should have been considered instead of an indeterminate sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The Court held that, given the appellant's age, the absence of further offending after arrest, and the potential for change, an extended sentence was appropriate rather than an indeterminate sentence of detention for public protection.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence of detention for public protection quashed
  • Substituted with an extended sentence of 7 years: 2 years' detention and 5 years' extension period