Samuel [2019] EWCA Crim 595

Issue was taken with activation of 18 months of a 24 month term in circumstances where the appellant had complied with all requirements and fell to be sentenced for offences committed during the operational period.

Held: the extent of compliance is relevant, but this is not a mechanistic exercise, activation of 18 months rather than the full 24 adequately reflected the appellant’s compliance with the requirements.