R v BRJ
The total sentence imposed was within the range of sentences reasonably open to the judge, considering all aggravating and mitigating factors, and was not unduly lenient.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent/offender: BRJ
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 22 March 2023
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Attorney General's Reference Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988
- Outcome
- Leave to refer refused
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Children, Reporting Restrictions
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
BRJ
Respondent/offender
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Attorney General's Reference Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed was unduly lenient for multiple sexual offences against children
Ratio Decidendi
The total sentence imposed was within the range of sentences reasonably open to the judge, considering all aggravating and mitigating factors, and was not unduly lenient.
Court Disposition
Leave to refer refused
Orders
- Leave to refer the sentence as unduly lenient is refused.
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