A Practical Guide to Sentencing in Protest Cases
Overview
This text sets out the principles to be applied for sentencing in protest cases as well as procedural issues. It explores the fundamental rights under the European Convention on Human Rights and the key European jurisprudence and domestic caselaw. It addresses various behaviour orders including those introduced specifically to address protest-related offences. It aims to be accessible and practical for those practicing in a fast-moving area of law.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura O'Brien is a Partner and Head of the Protest and Public Order Team at Hodge Jones and Allen, one of the leading firms in protest law. Laura is a solicitor with Higher Rights of audience who represents clients in the Magistrates Court, Crown Court and Court of Appeal. Laura is a keen trial advocate and has acted in some of the key protest cases over the last five years including the trial and subsequent appeal arising from the pulling down of the statue of Edward Colston in Bristol, the key protest sentencing cases R v Trowland and R v Hallam. Laura regularly gives training and provides briefings on protest law.
CONTENTS
Chapter One - Introduction
Chapter Two- What Is Protest?
Chapter Three - Addressing Culpability and Harm
Chapter Four - Common Offences
Chapter Five - Ancillary Orders
Chapter Six - Practical Approach
Appendix A - Common Offences
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Details
- ISBN-13: 9781916698895
- ISBN-10: 1916698891
- Publisher: Law Brief Publishing
- Publish Date: June 2025
- Dimensions: 9.21 x 6.14 x 0.25 inches
- Shipping Weight: 0.39 pounds
- Page Count: 118
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