Rennie, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1016 (31 July 2024)

Rennie, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1016 (31 July 2024)

The sentence, though merciful, was not unduly lenient as it fell within the range of sentences reasonably open to the sentencing judge, who properly exercised her discretion and applied the relevant guidelines and principles.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1016
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Respondent Offender: Brandon Rennie
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 July 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988) / Court of Appeal Judgment on Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
Outcome
Application refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Unduly Lenient Sentences, Wounding With Intent, Possession of Bladed Article in Prison
Criminal Law Sentencing Unduly Lenient Sentences Wounding With Intent Possession of Bladed Article in Prison

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Brandon Rennie

Respondent Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988) / Court of Appeal Judgment on Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for wounding with intent and possession of a bladed article in prison was unduly lenient under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence, though merciful, was not unduly lenient as it fell within the range of sentences reasonably open to the sentencing judge, who properly exercised her discretion and applied the relevant guidelines and principles.

Court Disposition

Application refused

Orders

  • Application by the Solicitor General under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 is refused