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R v William Johnstone (AG’s Reference under s36 Criminal Justice Act 1988)

Author / Contributor: Kris Gledhill
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R v William Johnstone (AG’s Reference under s36 Criminal Justice Act 1988)
   
Issue: Whether a sentence for attempted grievous bodily harm was unduly lenient; whether the judge should have sought a medical report in light of indications that the defendant had mental disorder.
   
Court: Court of Appeal
   
Reference:   2021/00175/A2
   
Neutral Citation:   [2021] EWCA Crim 1683
   
Judge(s): Fulford LJ VP, Jay and Julian Knowles JJ
   
Date: 44509