ACP, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1140 (08 July 2025)

ACP, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1140 (08 July 2025)

The final sentence of 11 years was manifestly excessive because it did not sufficiently reflect the appellant's age and vulnerabilities at the time of the offences; a term of 9 years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1140
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: ACP
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Children and Young Persons, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Children and Young Persons Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

ACP

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's age and vulnerabilities at the time of offending
  2. 2 Proper application of sentencing guidelines for offences committed as a child

Ratio Decidendi

The final sentence of 11 years was manifestly excessive because it did not sufficiently reflect the appellant's age and vulnerabilities at the time of the offences; a term of 9 years' imprisonment is appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Term of 11 years on count 7 quashed and replaced with a term of 9 years' imprisonment.
  • All other concurrent sentences remain unchanged.