Sentence
James McClements
James McClements (aged 35) was sentenced at Court of Appeal Criminal Division on 29 July 2026 to 1 Year 3 Months for Misconduct / Misfeasance In Public Office. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Court of Appeal Criminal Division
- Sentenced
- 29 July 2026
- Sentence
- 1 Year 3 Months
- Judge
- Lord Justice Edis Vice President of the Court of Appeal Criminal Division, Mr Justice Soole, Her Honour Judge Karu
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
The offence
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Misconduct / Misfeasance In Public Office | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
His original 8-month sentence, suspended for 1-year, was replaced with an immediate sentence term of 1-year and 3-months imprisonment under the Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. He pleading guilty to misconduct in public office in Dorset between 2023 and 2024.