Iyamu, R. v [2018] EWCA Crim 2166 (20 September 2018)

Iyamu, R. v [2018] EWCA Crim 2166 (20 September 2018)

The original sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was unduly lenient given the offender's leading role, sophisticated planning, psychological and physical harm to multiple vulnerable victims, significant financial gain, and the gravity of the offending. The sentence must be increased to reflect the seriousness and deterrence required for such offences.

Citation
[2018] EWCA Crim 2166
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Offender: Josephine Iyamu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 September 2018
Procedural Posture
Attorney General's Reference (criminal Appeal) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
Outcome
Appeal allowed; sentence increased
Legal Topics
Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking, Sentencing, Perverting the Course of Justice
Criminal Law Modern Slavery Human Trafficking Sentencing Perverting the Course of Justice

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Josephine Iyamu

Offender

Procedural Posture

Attorney General's Reference (criminal Appeal) / Appeal Against Sentence Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for offences under the Modern Slavery Act 2015 and perverting the course of justice was unduly lenient
  2. 2 Appropriate sentencing range for grave human trafficking and exploitation offences

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence of 14 years' imprisonment was unduly lenient given the offender's leading role, sophisticated planning, psychological and physical harm to multiple vulnerable victims, significant financial gain, and the gravity of the offending. The sentence must be increased to reflect the seriousness and deterrence required for such offences.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed; sentence increased

Orders

  • Sentences on counts 1 to 5 increased to concurrent terms of 17 years' imprisonment
  • Consecutive sentence of 1 year for perverting the course of justice stands