Bryce-Richards v Att. Gen. [2007] JLR_Note 17 (25 January 2007)
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Holding and result
The court held that time spent in custody abroad awaiting extradition is relevant to sentence calculation and may be credited accordingly.
Court disposition
remitted for consideration of time spent in custody abroad
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Bryce-Richards
ApplicantAttorney General
Respondent03
Procedural history
Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
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Questions and positions
Legal issues
Whether time spent in custody abroad awaiting extradition should be credited towards sentence
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- Applicant
- Applicant contends that time spent in custody abroad awaiting extradition should be deducted from the sentence imposed.
- Respondent
- Respondent argues that such time should not be credited or is not automatically deductible.
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criminal procedure
Time spent in custody awaiting extradition may be considered for deduction from sentence.
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Ratio decidendi
The court held that time spent in custody abroad awaiting extradition is relevant to sentence calculation and may be credited accordingly.
Court disposition
remitted for consideration of time spent in custody abroad
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