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Possession of explosive substance - 10 years imprisonment - whether excessive - weight to be given to plea that accused acted under pressure - court misinformed as to maximum sentence for an offence.
[1989] 10 NIJB 20 Hutton LCJ
Making of petrol bombs, hi-jacking and arson of vehicles - sentences of detention and imprisonment - appellant's previous clear records - whether sentences excessive.
[1989] NI 286 Hutton LCJ
Petrol bomb - thrown into occupied house at night - guidelines on sentencing.
[1989] 8 NIJB 60 Hutton LCJ
Duress - accused a member of a sinister group with criminal objectives and coercive methods - whether Crown must prove accused an active member of group - possession of firearms with intent - sentences of 19 and 14 years - whether excessive.
[1989] 9 NIJB 28 Hutton LCJ
Conspiracy to murder - possession of firearms with intent - 20 and 18 years imprisonment - whether excessive - whether trial judge gave sufficient weight to accused's submissions - whether penalised for "not guilty" plea - observations on approach to sentencing for terrorist crimes.
[1989] NI 350 Lowry LCJ
Obtaining property by deception - deception in course of employment - application of guideline on sentencing in cases of breach of trust by employees and professional persons - whether sentence excessive.
[1989] NI 232 Hutton LCJ