Thomas v Attorney General
Thomas v Attorney General [2023] SHSC 8 (04 July 2023)
The sentence imposed by the Magistrates’ Court was excessive because the breach was properly categorised as a category C2 offence (minor breach, category 2 harm), not B2. The correct starting point was six months’ imprisonment, reduced to four months for the guilty plea. Aggravating factors justified the top of the C2 range, but historic convictions did not significantly increase culpability. The appeal was allowed and the sentence reduced accordingly.
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- Breach of sexual offences prevention order
- Sentencing guidelines
- Aggravating and mitigating factors
- Appeal against sentence