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11 December 2020

Queen v Thomas Valliday

appeal against sentence - escape from custody while a serving life sentence prisoner - possession of Class C drugs - whether the judge erred in directing that applicant’s consecutive sentences should commence from date that the Parole Commissioners direct his release on Life Licence under the terms of the Life Sentences (NI) Order 2001- Appeal allowed – as a matter of sentencing principle and for good offender management consecutive terms should apply from end of tariff period

[2020] NICA 63 Scoffield J

27 May 2020

R v McGrath

Common assault and breach of restraining order – Violent Offender Prevention Order (‘VOPO’) – clarification concerning ‘qualifying offences’ for the making of a VOPO.

[2020] NICA 29 Morgan LCJ

17 April 2020

R v Haggarty

Sentencing for multiple terrorist offences, including murder and attempted murder – guilty pleas – offender assisting police pursuant to ss. 73-75 SOCPA 2005 – whether discount appropriate – guidance given on the approach to be taken to ‘the SOCPA discount’.

[2020] NICA 22 Morgan LCJ

12 March 2020

R v Byrne & Cash

Sexual Assaults contrary to Art 6 Sexual Offences (NI) Order 2008 – whether ECOs a suitable disposal.

[2020] NICA 16 Morgan LCJ
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