L, R (disrupting services at an aerodrome)

L, R (disrupting services at an aerodrome)

The sentence of three years was manifestly excessive given the appellant's exemplary character, remorse, low risk of reoffending, and the mitigating circumstances. A sentence of two years' imprisonment was appropriate.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: L
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 January 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Aerodrome Security, Public Safety
Criminal Law Sentencing Aerodrome Security Public Safety

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

L

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of three years' imprisonment for disrupting services at an aerodrome was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of three years was manifestly excessive given the appellant's exemplary character, remorse, low risk of reoffending, and the mitigating circumstances. A sentence of two years' imprisonment was appropriate.

Court Disposition

sentence reduced

Orders

  • The sentence of three years' imprisonment is quashed and substituted with a sentence of two years' imprisonment.
  • Appeal allowed to the extent of sentence reduction.