R v BEQ

R v BEQ

The judge was entitled to find the appellant dangerous based on the sustained offending against three young complainants over 15 years, and correctly categorised count 4 as a category 2A offence under the guidelines; the imposed sentence was not excessive or erroneous in principle.

Parties
Appellant: BEQ; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Dangerous Offender, Sentencing Guidelines, Extended Sentence, Restraining Order, Sexual Harm Prevention Order
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Dangerous Offender Sentencing Guidelines Extended Sentence Restraining Order Sexual Harm Prevention Order

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Parties

BEQ

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the appellant was correctly found to be a dangerous offender
  2. 2 whether the sentencing for count 4 was correctly categorised under the guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was entitled to find the appellant dangerous based on the sustained offending against three young complainants over 15 years, and correctly categorised count 4 as a category 2A offence under the guidelines; the imposed sentence was not excessive or erroneous in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • sentence of 4 years' imprisonment on counts 1, 2, 3 and 5 to be served concurrently
  • extended sentence of 10 years on count 4 (6 years custody, 4 years extended licence)