20 Apr 1993
The appeals of the 3rd and 4th defendants (aged 16 and 17) succeed: given their ages, recommendations for training centre detention, and the mitigating influence of older accomplices, their prison sentences are unjustified and are replaced by orders for detention in a training centre; the 2nd defendant's appeal is dismissed.
10 Oct 1985
Although kidnapping normally merits heavy sentences, the court found the sentencing judge failed to justify the substantial disparity between the applicant and his co-defendants given the circumstances; the appeal was allowed in part and the seven year sentence was reduced to five years imprisonment.
15 Nov 1977
First appellant's sentences were quashed and substituted with detention in a training centre because of his age, clear record, frank admission and apparent leading by older co‑accused; second appellant's appeal was dismissed because of the seriousness of the offences and his adverse prior record and probation history.
24 Aug 1976
The appeal is allowed to the extent that the sentence is reduced to six months because, given the appellant's minor role, youth, clear record, absence of a weapon and minimal force used, the original sentence of fifteen months was excessive; the magistrate's remarks did not constitute penalization for pleading not guilty.