[2012] EWCA Crim 1389

A sentence of five years' imprisonment imposed on an offender who assisted another offender by disposing of the weapon used in a murder was manifestly excessive, as substantial pressure had been exerted even though it fell short of duress. The appropriate sentence was two years' imprisonment.

CA (Crim Div) (Sir John Thomas (President), Walker J, Openshaw J)

02/05/2012