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This is the guideline judgment which authoritatively lays down correct procedure to be followed in this jurisdiction when a sentencing indication is sought by a defendant.
[2005] NICA 44 Kerr LCJ
12 year sentence not unreasonable - Also statement that there should be less discount for a plea of guilty caught red handed.
[2005]NICA 43 Kerr LCJ
Historic sexual offences - rape and indecent assault - historic cases - effect of delay on sentence - youth of offender.
[2005] NICA 37 Nicholson LJ
Indecent assaults - guidance on sexual offences against young children - abuse of trust - significant adverse effect on victim - offences committed over period in respect of which offender had been previously dealt with in relation to similar offences against others.
[2005] NICA 33 Kerr LCJ
Rape, attempted rape and indecent assault
[2004] NICA 15 Kerr LCJ
Discount for guilty plea - when maximum sentence may be imposed on a guilty plea.
[1998] NIJB 64 Kerr J
Custodial sentence - seriousness of offence - offence so serious that only custodial sentence can be justified - appellants pleading guilty to charge of burglary and sentenced to six months' imprisonment - whether custodial sentence appropriate.
[1998] NI 130 MacDermott LJ
Conspiracy to rob and false imprisonment - plan to rob sub post office appellants caught holding the family of sub post mistress hostage - deterrent sentences - discount for guilty plea under Article 33 of the Criminal Justice (NI) Order (1996).
R v McKeown, Logal, Glasgow 181297 MacDermott LJ