Sentencing guidelines
7289 results
In the matter of an inquest into the deaths of John Dougal, Patrick Butler, Noel Fitzpatrick, David McCafferty and Margaret Gargan (The Springhill Inquest) - Ruling Number 7 - Application by Brian Pettigrew for remote evidence and special measures
[2024] NICoroner 11 Scoffield J
A Health and Social Care Trust v A Mother and A Father - In the matter of female twins aged 7 1/2 years
[2024] NIFam 1 McFarland J
JR295's Application (Leave stage)
[2024] NIKB 7 Humphreys J
In the matter of an inquest into the deaths of John Dougal, Patrick Butler, Noel Fitzpatrick, David McCafferty and Margaret Gargan (The Springhill Inquest) - Ruling Number 8 - Application by SM207 for anonymity
[2024] NICoroner 12 Scoffield J
On the matter of an inquest into the deaths of Daniel Doherty and William Fleming - Ruling on Application by Soldier T to Give Evidence Remotely
[2024] NICoroner 10 Huddleston J
Tina Irving v Charity Commission for Northern Ireland
Directions
1/23 - Irving (directions) Mr Colmer
The King v CD
The Court of Appeal clarifies the law and the approach to be taken with regards to sentencing in cases involving the sexual assault of children, particularly with reference to the application of R v GM [2020] NICA 49. (See in particular paragraphs [44] – [47])
DPP reference in respect of a sentence of two years imprisonment – two counts of sexual assault of a child under 13 – whether sentence unduly lenient – court not satisfied that the sentence met the very high threshold of being unduly lenient – leave granted given the issues that arose with regards to the application of R v GM – reference dismissed
The King v Ritchie
Crown Court sentencing remarks which provide assistance in sentencing for the offence of the abuse of a position of trust contrary to Article 23 of the Sexual Offences (Northern Ireland) Order 2008 (See in particular paragraphs [18] – [20])
Five specimen counts of abuse of a position of trust – support worker at a children’s home – looked after child with history of addiction and mental health issues – DCS three years and six months (18 months custody and 2 years statutory supervision)
Daniel McAteer v Solicitors' Disciplinary Tribunal, Brendan Fox, Michaela Diver, Declan Magee
[2024] NIKB 8 McBride J
The King v Gary Magee
[2024] NICC 6 McBride J
Samuel Bridge's Application
[2024] NIKB 6 Humphreys J
Sheehy's (John) Application (Leave stage)
[2024] NIKB 5 Humphreys J
The King v Fionnghuale Mary Theresa Dympha Marie Nuala Perry
The Court of Appeal sets out best sentencing practice in terrorism cases with reference to the new statutory sentencing regime at paragraphs [33] – [36].
Appeal against a sentence of four years imprisonment and 12 month licence period – collecting or making a record of information likely to be useful to a terrorist – whether sentence manifestly excessive – whether the sentence was a product of an error of law relating to the new sentencing regime – article 7 ECHR – new approach applied by sentencing judge – one year licence period applied by operation of law rather than any judicial decision or act – no error of law – court reemphasised where a deterrent sentence is required personal mitigation carries little weight – appeal dismissed
The King v Paul Martin McKerr
[2024] NICA 8 Keegan LCJ
In the matter of an inquest into the deaths of John Dougal, Patrick Butler, Noel Fitzpatrick, David McCafferty and Margaret Gargan (The Springhill Inquest) - Ruling No. 6 on application by military witnesses for anonymity, screening and remote evidence
[2024] NICoroner 9 Scoffield J
The Children's Law Centre's Application
[2024] NIKB 4 Humphreys J
The King v Gary Baird
[2024] NICC 14 McFarland J
Ruling (Number 4) on Additional Applications for PIP Status from Former Military Witnesses
[2024] NICoroner 7 Scoffield J