Maynard-Ellis & Anor, R. v
The trial judge's findings that the murder did not involve sexual or sadistic conduct were open to him on the evidence; the sentences imposed were not unduly lenient and there was no error of law or principle justifying appellate intervention.
- Parties
- Applicant: Attorney General; Respondent/offender: Nathan Maynard-Ellis; Respondent/offender: David Leesley
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 26 February 2021
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal (reference by Attorney General) / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
- Outcome
- Application for leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused
- Legal Topics
- Unduly Lenient Sentences, Murder, Sentencing Guidelines, Sexual Offences, Dismemberment, Appeals
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Parties
Attorney General
Applicant
Nathan Maynard-Ellis
Respondent/offender
David Leesley
Respondent/offender
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal (reference by Attorney General) / Application for Leave to Refer Sentence as Unduly Lenient
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentences imposed for murder and related offences were unduly lenient
- 2 Whether the trial judge erred in not finding the murder involved sexual or sadistic conduct under Schedule 21 Criminal Justice Act 2003
Ratio Decidendi
The trial judge's findings that the murder did not involve sexual or sadistic conduct were open to him on the evidence; the sentences imposed were not unduly lenient and there was no error of law or principle justifying appellate intervention.
Court Disposition
Application for leave to refer sentence as unduly lenient refused
Orders
- Leave to refer sentence refused for both offenders
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