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Conclusions
The Restraining Order
The written representations of the applicant, to which reference has been made, give rise to concerns of the court which we must spell out. They do not provide any real mitigation. The applicant must realise why he has been sentenced and what is required of him when he is released from his sentence of imprisonment. Whatever his views, as expressed in his representations, he must familiarise himself with the Restraining Order. He must observe the Restraining Order meticulously. None of the matters which he advances to the court are an excuse.
The Restraining Order (editing out the names) reads as follows:
"This order is made to protect [the complainant and the complainant's daughter] from further conduct which amounts to harassment or will cause fear of violence.
Details of the order
Not to contact directly or indirectly [the complainant].
Not to contact directly or indirectly [the complainant's daughter.
Not to come with 50 metres of [the complainant's] home address.
This order lasts until 11/06/2030.
Warning If you do not obey any part of this order you will commit an offence and may be sent to prison for up to five years. You will commit the offence if you disobey this order even once. |
When he comes to be released from prison, the applicant must observe the Restraining Order. He must heed the warning. If he does not obey the Restraining Order, he can expect that he will be sent to prison again. He can also expect that a court would treat such disobedience as being particularly serious due to the offences for which he is currently serving a sentence of imprisonment.
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