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Week commencing: 13 January 2024

On 15 January 2025 before the Summary Court:

SUM/CRIM/20/24 R v Andrew Young.

Mr Young was sentenced for common assault after entering a guilty plea on 11 December 2024. The court had the benefit of a Pre-Sentence Report.

Reasons: The Court applied the England and Wales Sentencing Guideline for Common Assault, which is applicable in the Falkland Islands. The court found culpability B as there were no high culpability factors present; and category 3 harm as there was short contact between the defendant and complainant; there was minor bruising; and the complainant did not require any further medical attention.  The CATEGORY 3B offence has a starting point of a Band C fine with a sentencing range of a discharge to a low-level community order. In AGGRAVATION, the court considered (i) that the offence was committed against a person who provides a service to the public; and (ii) the defendant was under the influence of alcohol when the offence was committed. In MITIGATION, the court considered: (i) the defendant has no relevant previous convictions; (ii) demonstrated remorse; (iii) good character shown through references; and (iv) proactive steps taken to engage with the Emotional Well Being service. A downward adjustment from the starting point from a Band C fine to Band B fine of 100% of weekly income of £500 was therefore applied. After consideration of GUILTY PLEA, one-third discount to sentence applied and defendant fined £330. Compensation of £50 for bruising ordered. Prosecution costs of £150 ordered. Total of £530 due. Payments ordered as follows: £150 due by 31 January; £150 due by 28 February; £150 due by 31 March; and £80 due by  30 April 2025.

Notice is hereby given that the following applications have been received by the Clerk to the Summary Court and shall be dealt with by the Clerk to the Summary Court without a hearing unless any person wishing to object notifies the court by:

16:00 Friday 17th January 2025

Reference: SUM/LIC/02/25

Applicant: Colin Summers

Application: Application for an OCCASIONAL LICENCE for the Mini Sports at Stanley Racecourse on 1st February 2025

Premises: Jockey Bar, Stanley Racecourse

12:00 Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Reference: SUM/LIC/03/25

Applicant: Cathy Pollard

Application: Application for an OCCASIONAL LICENCE for the West Falkland Sports Week; for a Mobile Bar on 23-26 February 2025

Premises: Fox Bay, Chartres and Harps West Falkland

13:00 Wednesday 22nd January 2025

Reference: SUM/LIC/04/25

Applicant: Serg’s Louie Deloso

Application: Application for an OCCASIONAL LICENCE for the Mini Sports at Stanley Racecourse on 1st February 2025

Premises: Racecourse Bar, Stanley Racecourse