[2010] EWCA Crim 399

In cases involving domestic violence, a concentration upon physical injury, as encouraged by a superficial application of the table included in the Sentencing Guidelines Council's Definitive Guideline in relation to assault, could lead to the undervaluing of the seriousness of the offence, which caused pernicious and significant damage to the quality of life of the offender's partner and children.

CA (Crim Div) (Openshaw J, Recorder of Cardiff)

10/02/2010