Norfolk judge who described sexual predator as 'Jack the lad' rebuked (www.bbc.co.uk)

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Charles Burton, who represented Hewson, had argued that the sentence was not unduly lenient and should not be increased.

Appeal judges heard that Hewson had convictions for violence and, when a juvenile, had been convicted of sex offences.

He had also admitted possessing an "extreme" pornographic image.

Lady Justice Macur said appeal judges had concluded that there had been "significant flaws" in Recorder Hardy's approach to sentencing.

She said he had indicated when passing sentence that evidence suggested Hewson was a "Jack the lad character".

"We deplore the judge's description as indicating that the defendant was 'Jack the lad'," she said.

"This offending was predatory."

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[-] Jackthelad@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Hang on a minute...

Can I sue him?

this post was submitted on 21 Jul 2023

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