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R v ZULFIKAR GIGA (2008)

PUBLISHED March 18, 2008
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[2008] EWCA Crim 703

An error by the judge in applying the wrong statute when informing the defendant of the time he would be required to spend in custody was not enough to make the sentence of six years' imprisonment, for incitement to cause grievous bodily harm with intent and making threats to kill, wrong in principle or manifestly excessive.

CA (Crim Div) (Moore-Bick LJ, Openshaw J, King J)

18/03/2008

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