Abstract
This, the second part of a two-part article discussing Owens (Jordan) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal) on whether a punishment part of 23 years on a sentence of life imprisonment for murder involving the use of a firearm was excessive, compares sentencing practice in Scotland and in England & Wales. (See S.L.T. 2023, 3, 13-22 for Part 1 of this article - link below).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 23-28 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | Scots Law Times |
| Issue number | 4 |
| Publication status | Published - 2023 |
Keywords
- Firearms
- Firearms offences
- Minimum term
- Murder
- Scotland
- Sentencing
- Sentencing guidelines
