Davison, R. v

Davison, R. v

Given the nature of the offences, the aggravating feature of the photograph, and the need to deter others, the sentence of four years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Jay Malcom Davison
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 March 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Racial Hatred, Sentencing, Social Media Offences
Criminal Law Racial Hatred Sentencing Social Media Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Jay Malcom Davison

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment for publishing material with intent to stir up racial hatred was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Given the nature of the offences, the aggravating feature of the photograph, and the need to deter others, the sentence of four years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of four years' imprisonment is upheld.