McGurk v Att. Gen. [1987] JLR_Note 19d (04 January 1988)

Disparity in sentences between co-accused is only justified where there are material differences in their circumstances; otherwise, parity should be observed.

Parties: Applicant: McGurk; Respondent: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 04 January 1988
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Sentencing
Outcome: undisclosed
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Parity of Sentences, Disparity in Sentences

Criminal Law Sentencing Parity of Sentences Disparity in Sentences

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Parties

McGurk

Applicant

Attorney General

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

1 Whether disparity in sentences between co-accused is justified
2 Circumstances under which parity in sentencing should be maintained

Ratio Decidendi

Disparity in sentences between co-accused is only justified where there are material differences in their circumstances; otherwise, parity should be observed.

Court Disposition

undisclosed