AG v Cooper [2002] JRC 36 (08 February 2002)

AG v Cooper [2002] JRC 36 (08 February 2002)

The defendant's actions against Children's Officers necessitate imprisonment to protect public officials, with concurrent sentences imposed.

Citation
[2002] JRC 36
Parties
Defendant: Miss Cooper
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
08 February 2002
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Prisoner Rights, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sentencing Prisoner Rights Child Protection

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Parties

Miss Cooper

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 appropriate sentencing for offences against Children's Officers
  2. 2 treatment of prisoners and human rights

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant's actions against Children's Officers necessitate imprisonment to protect public officials, with concurrent sentences imposed.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 18 months' imprisonment on count 1
  • 6 months' imprisonment on count 2, concurrent