Kenyon, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1238 (12 September 2025)

Kenyon, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1238 (12 September 2025)

The sentencing judge's assessment fell within the reasonable range afforded by the Sentencing Council Guideline and relevant authorities; no gross error was shown. The sentence was not unduly lenient and the application to refer was refused.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1238
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Respondent/offender: Kevin Kenyon
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (attorney General's Reference Under S.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988) / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
Outcome
Application for leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Attorney General's Reference, Unduly Lenient Sentences, Extended Sentences
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Attorney General's Reference Unduly Lenient Sentences Extended Sentences

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Kevin Kenyon

Respondent/offender

Procedural Posture

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

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term imposed was unduly lenient under s.36 Criminal Justice Act 1988
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in applying the Sentencing Council Guideline for sexual activity with a child

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge's assessment fell within the reasonable range afforded by the Sentencing Council Guideline and relevant authorities; no gross error was shown. The sentence was not unduly lenient and the application to refer was refused.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused.

Orders

  • Application under section 36 Criminal Justice Act 1988 refused.