Ratio Decidendi
Those who take part in mob violence must expect severe sentences. The courts must impose deterrent sentences where group disorder threatens public order.
Fapte
The defendants participated in violent disorder at a university campus.
Rezumatul hotărârii
The Court of Appeal upheld custodial sentences, emphasising that mob violence requires deterrent sentencing regardless of individual roles.
Citate cheie
"Those who choose to take part in mob violence must expect to receive immediate sentences of imprisonment."
— Sachs LJ
Tratament ulterior
Applied
Routinely cited in public disorder sentencing.