York, R.

York, R.

The compensation order was quashed because the judge failed to properly assess the appellant's means and made the order on the assumption that payments would be made by someone else, rendering the order wrong in principle and manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Margaret Mary York
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 November 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
compensation order quashed
Legal Topics
Compensation Orders, Sentencing, Means Assessment

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Margaret Mary York

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

  1. 1 Whether the compensation order was wrong in principle and manifestly excessive given the appellant's means

Ratio Decidendi

The compensation order was quashed because the judge failed to properly assess the appellant's means and made the order on the assumption that payments would be made by someone else, rendering the order wrong in principle and manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

compensation order quashed

Orders

  • The compensation order of £1,000 against the appellant is quashed.