Haggarty, R v (Gary) [2018] NICC 1 (29 January 2018)

Haggarty, R v (Gary) [2018] NICC 1 (29 January 2018)

The court held that while the defendant's cooperation was exceptional and merited a substantial reduction, the seriousness of the offences required a custodial sentence.

Citation
[2018] NICC 1
Parties
Prosecution: R; Defendant: Gary Haggarty
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
29 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Trial
Outcome
convicted
Legal Topics
Murder, Terrorism, Plea Agreement

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Gary Haggarty

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Trial

  1. 1 Whether the defendant should receive a reduced sentence due to cooperation with authorities
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for multiple counts of murder and terrorism-related offences

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that while the defendant's cooperation was exceptional and merited a substantial reduction, the seriousness of the offences required a custodial sentence.

Court Disposition

convicted

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to a reduced custodial term due to cooperation with authorities