AGP, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1364 (22 August 2025)

AGP, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1364 (22 August 2025)

The evidence was insufficient to support a conclusion that the appellant presented a significant risk of serious harm by the commission of further sexual offences against children; the conditions for imposing an extended sentence were not met. The custodial term of 7½ years was not manifestly excessive and was within the appropriate range given the facts and mitigation.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1364
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: A G P
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; extended sentence quashed; determinate sentence of 7½ years' imprisonment imposed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Dangerousness Assessment, Extended Sentences, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Dangerousness Assessment Extended Sentences Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

A G P

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term of 7½ years was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the criteria for imposing an extended sentence were met under s.280 Sentencing Act 2020

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence was insufficient to support a conclusion that the appellant presented a significant risk of serious harm by the commission of further sexual offences against children; the conditions for imposing an extended sentence were not met. The custodial term of 7½ years was not manifestly excessive and was within the appropriate range given the facts and mitigation.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; extended sentence quashed; determinate sentence of 7½ years' imprisonment imposed.

Orders

  • Quash extended sentence
  • Impose determinate sentence of 7½ years' imprisonment