Att. Gen. v Whitaker [1966] JJ 605 (19 April 1966)
Once an assessment of suitability for Borstal training is made, the case should not be re-argued, but the court may hear objections in principle before passing sentence.
- Citation
- [1966] JJ 605
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent: Whitaker
- Jurisdiction
- Jersey
- Judgment Date
- 19 April 1966
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Sentencing
- Outcome
- guidance issued
- Legal Topics
- Sentencing, Borstal Training, Procedure
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Whitaker
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether assessment of suitability for Borstal training should be followed by re-argument of the case
- 2 Whether objections in principle may be heard before sentence is passed
Ratio Decidendi
Once an assessment of suitability for Borstal training is made, the case should not be re-argued, but the court may hear objections in principle before passing sentence.
Court Disposition
guidance issued
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