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
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the defendant should receive a reduced sentence due to cooperation with authorities
- 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
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