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R v Sinfield

(1981) 3 Cr App R (S) 258
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Appeal (Criminal Division)
Year1981
StatusPersuasive authority

Key Principle

A substantial discount on sentence may be given where a defendant provides significant assistance to the authorities, especially where it leads to the apprehension of other offenders or prevention of offences.

Area of Law

c

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