Originally Posted by
Zombywoof
Being unfamiliar with British jurisprudence, I'm wondering how a judge can refuse to impose a mandatory (my emphasis) sentence.
In my country there's been much debate over mandatory sentences. I do not know if a judge has ever successfully refused to impose one in Canada.
Stewart was found guilty of an offence under Article 55 of the ANO. He was sentenced to a £2,000 fine in respect of that verdict.