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R v King

(1985) 7 Cr App R (S) 227
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Year1985
StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

A defendant who has given assistance to the authorities is entitled to a discount on sentence, the extent of which depends on the value and circumstances of the assistance.

Area of Law

c

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