Abstract
In the second of a series of three articles on the decision in CA v HM Advocate [2024] HCJAC 29, which concerned the application of the Sentencing Young People guideline in a case involving historic child sexual abuse, the author questions the appeal court’s decision not to apply the relevant English guidelines as a cross-check on the sentence imposed and examines certain sentencing guidance from the Court of Appeal (Criminal Division).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 225-236 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Scots Law Times |
| Issue number | 35 |
| Publication status | Published - 2024 |
Keywords
- appeals
- court of appeal
- culpability
- custodial sentences
- rape
- Scotland
- sentence length
- sentencing guidelines
- sexual activity with a child
- undue leniency
- young offenders
Access to Document
- Brown_SLT_Sentencing_Sex_Offenders2_AAM
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