Where an appellant appeals against a wholly suspended sentence of imprisonment, the liberty of the subject is a very important factor weighing against ordering security for costs, but it can be overridden where a family company or related entity appears able to fund security and the appellant leads no evidence that the appeal would be stifled. The burden of leading evidence about whether security can be provided lies with the appellant, as it is a matter within the appellant's knowledge.
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