3PB's Graham Gilbert examines the trend for lesser sentences in offences of reckless arson

24th March 2017

3PB’s Graham GilbertGraham GilbertCall: 2015 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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