[2009] EWCA Crim 493

The minimum term of a sentence of imprisonment for public protection imposed following a late plea of guilty to manslaughter was reduced from five-and-a-half years to four-and-a-half years as the original sentence had been at the top of the range for deliberate arson resulting in death. On the information that he had, the judge was correct to find the offender dangerous, as his lack of concern for the effect of his actions and his unpredictability made him dangerous.

CA (Crim Div) (Moses LJ, Hedley J, Judge Anthony Russell QC Recorder of Preston)

16/02/2009