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The aggregate sentence of 26 months was manifestly excessive due to double counting of aggravating features and insufficient reduction for personal mitigation; the appropriate sentence is 21 months, comprised of 15 months for affray and 6 months for dangerous driving, with no adjustment to the latter.
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The tribunal was correct to find the appellant made a dishonest declaration, lacked insight, and posed a risk of repetition. The sanction of erasure was appropriate and proportionate given the gravity of misconduct and entrenched lack of insight. Procedural failings, allegations of bias, discrimination, and whistleblower status did not render the decision unjust.
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Foran, Application for Reconsideration [2026] PBRA 93 (28 April 2026)
The Parole Board refused Foran’s application for reconsideration of a release decision, finding no irrationality, procedural unfairness, or error of law.
The Court of Appeal upheld an eight-month sentence for dangerous driving and no insurance, rejecting arguments that the uplift and refusal to suspend were wrong.
Bristow, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 633 (22 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a sentence appeal for dangerous driving, holding that the uplift and refusal to suspend custody were justified by the seriousness of the driving.
Appeal against sentence dismissed. The Court upheld a 42-month sentence for coercive control, dangerous driving and driving while disqualified, and clarified the driving disqualification.
Welsh, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 595 (17 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 42-month sentence for coercive control, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified, and clarified the disqualification order.
Donaldson, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 441 (16 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal held it was not an abuse of process to add dangerous driving after a guilty plea to careless driving but before sentence. The appeal was dismissed.
Courtney, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 525 (16 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld an 18-month custodial sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, rejecting arguments that it should be suspended.
The Court of Appeal upheld an 18-month prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving during unlawful street racing, refusing suspension and a shorter ban.
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