WAG, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 968 (24 June 2025)

The original sentence was unduly lenient as it failed to adequately reflect the totality and gravity of the offending; a sentence of 18 years' imprisonment is appropriate. The judge's refusal to find dangerousness was not in error and a determinate, not extended, sentence is justified.

Citation: [2025] EWCA Crim 968
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Offender: WAG (anonymised)
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 24 June 2025
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence Review
Outcome: Appeal allowed in part; sentence increased
Legal Topics: Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Appeal Procedure, Dangerousness Assessment

Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Child Protection Appeal Procedure Dangerousness Assessment

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

WAG (anonymised)

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference) / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence Review

Legal Issues

1 Whether the original sentence was unduly lenient
2 Whether the judge erred in not finding the offender dangerous and imposing an extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; sentence increased

Orders

Original sentences quashed
Concurrent sentences imposed: Count 1 - 5 years, Count 2 - 5 years, Count 3 - 7 years, Count 4 - 9 years, Count 5 - 11 years, Count 6 - 5 years, Count 7 (lead, rape) - 18 years, Counts 8 and 9 - 9 years each