Britton, R v

Britton, R v

The sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the planned, premeditated, and calculated nature of the offence, the significant waste of police resources, and absence of genuine mental illness or remorse.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Michaela Britton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 September 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice, False Allegations, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Conspiracy to Pervert the Course of Justice False Allegations Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Michaela Britton

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment for conspiracy to pervert the course of justice was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the applicant's mental health or delay in proceedings should impact the sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, though severe, was not manifestly excessive given the planned, premeditated, and calculated nature of the offence, the significant waste of police resources, and absence of genuine mental illness or remorse.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • application for extension of time granted
  • sentence of four years' imprisonment upheld