Att. Gen. v. Blackburn [2015] 1 JLR_Note 1 (21 November 2014)
The court held that background reports are relevant and may be required for sentencing decisions.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Blackburn
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 21 November 2014
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- Guidance issued
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Background Reports
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Blackburn
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether background reports are required or relevant for sentencing
Ratio Decidendi
The court held that background reports are relevant and may be required for sentencing decisions.
Court Disposition
Guidance issued
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