3PB's Graham Gilbert examines the trend for lesser sentences in offences of reckless arson
24th March 2017
3PB’s Graham Gilbert examines the trend for lesser sentences in offences of reckless arson.
Two recent appeals against sentences passed for offences of reckless arson have been successful and the sentences passed in each case have been reduced. It appears that this represents a growing trend for lesser sentences for this offence.
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