Att. Gen. v Rowe [1985] JLR_Note 26c (06 May 1986)
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Holding and result
Imprisonment may be imposed on young offenders only in exceptional circumstances.
Court disposition
sentence imposed
02
Material facts
Parties
Attorney General
ApplicantRowe
Respondent03
Procedural history
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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- Applicant
- Imprisonment is warranted for young offenders in exceptional circumstances.
- Respondent
- Imprisonment should not be imposed on young offenders except in the most exceptional cases.
05
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- 01
Jersey criminal sentencing principles
Imprisonment for young offenders should only be imposed in exceptional circumstances.
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Ratio decidendi
Imprisonment may be imposed on young offenders only in exceptional circumstances.
Court disposition
sentence imposed
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