REGINA v BAI

REGINA v BAI

The sentencing judge was entitled to conclude that the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence was justified, having properly considered all relevant mitigating and aggravating factors, followed the sentencing guidelines, and assessed the risk posed by the offender.

Parties
Applicant: BAI; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 May 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Rape of a Child, Mitigating Factors, Custodial Vs Non Custodial Sentence
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Sentencing Rape of a Child Mitigating Factors Custodial Vs Non Custodial Sentence

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Parties

BAI

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in imposing a custodial sentence instead of a Youth Rehabilitation Order
  2. 2 Whether the judge gave adequate weight to mitigating factors
  3. 3 Whether the judge made unjustified findings of fact

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to conclude that the offence was so serious that only a custodial sentence was justified, having properly considered all relevant mitigating and aggravating factors, followed the sentencing guidelines, and assessed the risk posed by the offender.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Permission to appeal granted
  • Appeal against sentence dismissed