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ATTORNEY-GENERAL'S REFERENCE (NO.72 OF 1998) SUB NOM R V COLIN HAYES (1999)

PUBLISHED February 25, 1999
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Whilst the sentence of a judge could not depend on the wishes of the victim of the crime, the fact that a harsh sentence might cause further distress to the victims should be taken into consideration.

CA (Crim Div) (Judge LJ, Curtis J, Sachs J)

25/02/1999

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