Abstract
Abstract
This, the second part of a two-part article on Grierson (Melanie) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal) in which, after reference to the English sentencing guidelines published in 2023, the court dismissed an appeal against the imposition of 12 months' imprisonment following a conviction for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, examines the operation of the guidelines on causing serious injury by dangerous driving contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 ss.1A, 2C and 3ZD.
Cases cited
Grierson (Melanie) v HM Advocate [2023] HCJAC 52; 2024 G.W.D. 3-26; [2023] 12 WLUK 414 (HCJ Appeal)
Legislation cited
Road Traffic Act 1988 (c.52)s.1A, s.2C, s.3ZD
This, the second part of a two-part article on Grierson (Melanie) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal) in which, after reference to the English sentencing guidelines published in 2023, the court dismissed an appeal against the imposition of 12 months' imprisonment following a conviction for causing serious injury by dangerous driving, examines the operation of the guidelines on causing serious injury by dangerous driving contrary to the Road Traffic Act 1988 ss.1A, 2C and 3ZD.
Cases cited
Grierson (Melanie) v HM Advocate [2023] HCJAC 52; 2024 G.W.D. 3-26; [2023] 12 WLUK 414 (HCJ Appeal)
Legislation cited
Road Traffic Act 1988 (c.52)s.1A, s.2C, s.3ZD
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 97 - 104 |
| Number of pages | 8 |
| Journal | Scots Law Times |
| Issue number | 21 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |