Making a False Statement to Obtain a Passport
Title: Forgery
Offence: Making a false statement to obtain a passport
Legislation: S36 Criminal Justice Act 1925
Mode of Trial: Either Way
Statutory Limitations & Maximum Penalty: 2 years
Aggravating & Mitigating Factors
- Use of false or stolen documents in support of application
- Intended Gain - financial or otherwise
- More than one application
- Sophisticated Offending
- Professional hallmarks
Relevant Sentencing Guidelines
R v Singh [1999] 1 Cr App Rep (S) 490
The integrity of the passport system must be maintained and deterrent sentences are required. Save in exceptional circumstances custodial sentences should be imposed.
Relevant Sentencing Case Law
R v Walker (DM) [1999] 1 Cr App Rep (S) 42
Pleaded guilty to making a false statement to obtain a passport. Zimbabwean over-stayer applied for a passport in a false name. Good character. Gave evidence for the prosecution in a serious matter. Risk of undermining the passport system. 9 months.
Ancillary Orders
- Confiscation
Consider Also
- Deportation
Links
Offence ARCHBOLD 22-46
Penalties ARCHBOLD 22-46
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