R v AIW

R v AIW

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the finding of dangerousness was supported by the pre-sentence report and the appellant's own admissions; an extended sentence was necessary to manage the ongoing risk to children, as a standard determinate sentence and ancillary orders would not suffice.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: AIW
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 August 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection, Appeal Against Sentence, Dangerousness Assessment, Extended Sentence
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Protection Appeal Against Sentence Dangerousness Assessment Extended Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

AIW

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant was correctly found to be dangerous under the statutory definition
  3. 3 Whether an extended sentence was necessary or a standard determinate sentence with ancillary orders would suffice

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the finding of dangerousness was supported by the pre-sentence report and the appellant's own admissions; an extended sentence was necessary to manage the ongoing risk to children, as a standard determinate sentence and ancillary orders would not suffice.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Extended sentence of 19 years (14 years custody, 5 years extended licence) upheld
  • Sexual Harm Prevention Order and Restraining Order to last until further order