Saultan, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 347 (22 March 2024)

The sentence imposed, though lenient, was within the reasonable discretion of the sentencing judge, who properly considered all relevant factors and applied appropriate reductions. The sentence could not be categorised as unduly lenient.

Citation: [2024] EWCA Crim 347
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Offender: Janzeeb Saultan
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 22 March 2024
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 / Court of Appeal Judgment on Unduly Lenient Sentence Reference
Outcome: Leave to refer refused; sentence upheld.
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Sexual Offences Against Children, Attorney General's Reference, Unduly Lenient Sentence

Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Against Children Attorney General's Reference Unduly Lenient Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Janzeeb Saultan

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal Reference by Attorney General Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 / Court of Appeal Judgment on Unduly Lenient Sentence Reference

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence imposed was unduly lenient under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 for attempted sexual communication with a child and attempting to cause a child under 13 to engage in sexual activity

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Leave to refer refused; sentence upheld.

Orders

Application by Attorney General refused
Sentence of two years' imprisonment suspended for two years with rehabilitation activity requirement upheld