R v ANZ

R v ANZ

The sentencing judge failed to comply with the mandatory statutory requirement to consider the offender's means before imposing a compensation order, rendering the order unlawful and requiring it to be set aside.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: ANZ
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed; compensation order quashed
Legal Topics
Compensation Orders, Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Child Cruelty
Criminal Law Compensation Orders Sentencing Sexual Offences Child Cruelty

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

ANZ

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in law by failing to consider the appellant's means before imposing a compensation order
  2. 2 Whether the compensation order of £10,000 was manifestly excessive and unlawful

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge failed to comply with the mandatory statutory requirement to consider the offender's means before imposing a compensation order, rendering the order unlawful and requiring it to be set aside.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed; compensation order quashed

Orders

  • The compensation order of £10,000 is set aside.
  • No remission to Crown Court for reconsideration of compensation.