R v AGP

R v AGP

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.

Parties
Prosecution: R EX; Appellant: A G P
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Dangerousness Assessment, Extended Sentence, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Dangerousness Assessment Extended Sentence Mitigation

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Parties

R EX

Prosecution

A G P

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the criteria for imposing an extended sentence were met

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.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Extended sentence quashed
  • Determinate sentence of 7½ years’ imprisonment imposed