1. In what court was R v Bentham heard? What is that court now called?
2. In which previous courts has this case been heard and who were the relevant judges?
3. What does it mean that Bentham was the "appellant"?
4. What offences was Bentham charged with? Was Bentham convicted in Preston Crown Court by a jury?
5. Does this present appeal relate to all the offences with which he was charged?
6. How many judgments are given? Who gave the leading judgment? Why does it appear first?
7. What were thefactsof R v Bentham? Be as succinct as possible.
8. Which bit of legislation contains the offence relevant to this appeal? What does it say? What is the maximum sentence for someone convicted of an offence contrary to that provision?
9. Look at para 5 and the quotation from HHJ Badley in the Crown Court. Why did she feel that the requirements of s17(2) were made out?