R v Newsome

Subject Matter

CRIME — Sentence — Imprisonment — Immediate imprisonment appropriate — Six months' sentence ordered overlooking mandatory suspension requirements — Sentence corrected to more than six months' imprisonment — Whether proper — Criminal Justice Act, 1967, s 39 (3)

[1970] 2 QB 711; [1970] 3 WLR 586

JUDICIAL PRECEDENT — Court of Appeal decision — Criminal jurisdiction — Sentencing — Exercise of discretion — Direction by three judge court — Whether binding on five judge court — Issue going to guilt or innocence — Whether doctrine of stare decisis applicable

[1970] 2 QB 711; [1970] 3 WLR 586

Commentary

Blackstones Criminal Practice 2025
Variation of Sentence - Increasing the Sentence by Variation D20.102

Allocation of Business - Matters Dealt with by the Full Court D26.3