Huggins, R. v

Huggins, R. v

The appellant's conduct, though disruptive, did not amount to a serious threat against the jury and was an emotional response to his mother's conviction; a lengthy detention was not justified and a shorter period sufficed.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Raphael Huggins
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 June 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence for Contempt
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Contempt in the Face of the Court, Sentencing, Court Procedure
Criminal Law Contempt of Court Contempt in the Face of the Court Sentencing Court Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Raphael Huggins

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence for Contempt

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the appellant's conduct constituted contempt in the face of the court
  2. 2 Whether the period of detention imposed was appropriate

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's conduct, though disruptive, did not amount to a serious threat against the jury and was an emotional response to his mother's conviction; a lengthy detention was not justified and a shorter period sufficed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Judge's order set aside
  • Period of detention substituted with seven days