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Sentence upheld for corruption and perverting justice where accused had absconded while on bail
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The Court of Appeal upheld a sentence of three years and nine months imprisonment imposed by the Circuit Criminal Court for corruption and perverting the course of justice. The appellant's plea for a reduced sentence was rejected, with the court finding no significant error in the original sentencing. The appellant had argued that the sentencing judge did not properly weigh the general approach to sentencing for providers of unauthorized information, did not adequately consider the appellant's personal circumstances, and imposed an unduly severe sentence. The Court of Appeal disagreed, emphasizing the seriousness of the offenses and the appellant's role in the corrupt activities.
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