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Old 12-03-2009, 20:11   #31
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Re: Lord Ahmed jailed

We live in a demoracy so let him know what you think ...

HERE

Can't seem to find much evidence of the vast litany of 'community work' to date which he has been 'spared' to continue with

"Lord Ahmed's barrister, Jeremy Baker QC, had argued the jail sentence could "irreparably and permanently" damage Lord Ahmed's ability to carry out community work in the future. "

Quote:
Sentence suspended

But because of the "exceptional" personal mitigation in his case, Lady Justice Hallett said the court was able to take the step of suspending the sentence for 12 months.

Lord Ahmed's barrister, Jeremy Baker QC, had argued the jail sentence could "irreparably and permanently" damage Lord Ahmed's ability to carry out community work in the future
But from http://www.cps.gov.uk/legal/s_to_u/s...erous_driving/

Mitigating factors
a good driving record;
the absence of previous convictions;
a timely plea of guilty;
genuine shock or remorse - in cases where death results (which may be greater if the victim is either a close relation or a friend);
the offender's age (but only in cases where lack of driving experience has contributed to the commission of the offence), and
the fact that the offender has also been seriously injured as a result of the accident caused by the dangerous driving

But no mention of 'doing lots of community work' ...


Also

"Sentencing Range: Non custodial options may be considered, but usually a custodial penalty is appropriate,"
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