Paul Mason jailed for burglary after appeal

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Paul Mason was sentenced to three years’ imprisonment, with the final 18 months suspended, by the Court of Appeal on 18 July 2016 for burglary. The court said the offence merited imprisonment but found the sentencing judge should have considered a wholly or partly suspended term.

The appeal court varied the sentence after considering Mason’s guilty plea, personal circumstances, work record and reported disassociation from those involved. The court imposed the suspended portion on usual conditions, and the appeal was allowed.