Att. Gen. v Lelliott [1989] JLR_Note 13b (29 November 1989)
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Holding and result
Imprisonment may be imposed on young offenders only in exceptional circumstances and after careful consideration of social inquiry reports.
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sentence imposed
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Attorney General
ApplicantLelliott
Respondent03
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Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
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Questions and positions
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Whether imprisonment is appropriate for young offenders in exceptional circumstances
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Role of social inquiry reports in sentencing young offenders
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- Applicant
- Imprisonment is justified for young offenders in exceptional circumstances.
- Respondent
- Social inquiry reports should be considered and may mitigate against imprisonment for young offenders.
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Jersey criminal sentencing principles
Imprisonment for young offenders should only be imposed in exceptional circumstances and after consideration of social inquiry reports.
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Ratio decidendi
Imprisonment may be imposed on young offenders only in exceptional circumstances and after careful consideration of social inquiry reports.
Court disposition
sentence imposed
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