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.
Hechos
The defendants participated in violent disorder at a university campus.
Resumen de la sentencia
The Court of Appeal upheld custodial sentences, emphasising that mob violence requires deterrent sentencing regardless of individual roles.
Citas clave
"Those who choose to take part in mob violence must expect to receive immediate sentences of imprisonment."
— Sachs LJ
Tratamiento posterior
Applied
Routinely cited in public disorder sentencing.