Abstract
The author discusses Packer (Iain) v HM Advocate [2024] HCJAC 38 in which a
punishment part of 36 years was upheld on appeal following the appellant’s conviction for murder; an attempt to defeat the ends of justice in connection with the murder; and multiple sexual offences, including rape, which extended over a period of 26 years.
punishment part of 36 years was upheld on appeal following the appellant’s conviction for murder; an attempt to defeat the ends of justice in connection with the murder; and multiple sexual offences, including rape, which extended over a period of 26 years.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 251-262 |
| Number of pages | 12 |
| Journal | Scots Law Times |
| Issue number | 37 |
| Publication status | Published - Nov 2024 |
Keywords
- life imprisonment
- multiple offending
- murder
- parole
- punishment
- Scotland
- sexual offences
- totality of sentence
- whole life orders
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