Johns, R v [1997] EWCA Crim 2260 (2 October 1997)

Johns, R v [1997] EWCA Crim 2260 (2 October 1997)

The sentence of seven years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive in light of the circumstances and parity with the co-accused; the appropriate sentence is four years to be served concurrently with the life sentence.

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Citation
[1997] EWCA Crim 2260
Parties
Applicant: Gary Christopher Jones; Respondent: Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 October 1997
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Prison Escape, Sentencing, Concurrent Sentences
Criminal Law Prison Escape Sentencing Concurrent Sentences

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Parties

Gary Christopher Jones

Applicant

Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of seven years' imprisonment for breaking prison was manifestly excessive given the circumstances of the escape and the involvement of a civilian employee.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of seven years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive in light of the circumstances and parity with the co-accused; the appropriate sentence is four years to be served concurrently with the life sentence.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • sentence reduced to four years' imprisonment concurrent with life sentence