Harrison v Att. Gen. [2004] JLR 111 (16 March 2004)

Harrison v Att. Gen. [2004] JLR 111 (16 March 2004)

While not mandatory or required by the European Convention, the use of starting points in sentencing is preferable as it promotes transparency, consistency, and proper mitigation.

Citation
[2004] JLR 111
Parties
Applicant: Harrison; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
16 March 2004
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
guidance issued
Legal Topics
Sentencing Principles, Starting Points, Mitigation, Guilty Plea, Transparency, Consistency
Criminal Law Sentencing Principles Starting Points Mitigation Guilty Plea Transparency Consistency

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Parties

Harrison

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentencing courts should use starting points for all offences
  2. 2 Whether use of starting points is required by the European Convention

Ratio Decidendi

While not mandatory or required by the European Convention, the use of starting points in sentencing is preferable as it promotes transparency, consistency, and proper mitigation.

Court Disposition

guidance issued