Williams, R v

Williams, R v

The travel restriction order was quashed because the sentencing judge failed to assess the risk of reoffending and the impact on family life, and did not provide reasons for the order.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Kelly Williams
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 October 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Travel Restriction Order
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Drug Trafficking, Sentencing, Travel Restriction Orders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Kelly Williams

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Travel Restriction Order

  1. 1 Whether the travel restriction order was justified based on the risk of reoffending and its impact on family life

Ratio Decidendi

The travel restriction order was quashed because the sentencing judge failed to assess the risk of reoffending and the impact on family life, and did not provide reasons for the order.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Travel restriction order quashed