Att. Gen. v Ernest Farley & Son Ltd. [2000] JLR_Note 47c (14 April 2000)

Att. Gen. v Ernest Farley & Son Ltd. [2000] JLR_Note 47c (14 April 2000)

The court determined that fines for breach of statutory duty must be calibrated according to the seriousness of the breach, considering both aggravating and mitigating factors.

Parties
Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Ernest Farley & Son Ltd.
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
14 April 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
fines imposed
Legal Topics
Breach of Statutory Duty, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors

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Parties

Attorney General

Applicant

Ernest Farley & Son Ltd.

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 What are the appropriate fines for breach of statutory duty under safety legislation?
  2. 2 What aggravating and mitigating factors should be considered in sentencing for such breaches?

Ratio Decidendi

The court determined that fines for breach of statutory duty must be calibrated according to the seriousness of the breach, considering both aggravating and mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

fines imposed

Orders

  • Respondent fined for breach of statutory duty under safety legislation