BFE, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1198 (15 October 2024)

BFE, R. v [2024] EWCA Crim 1198 (15 October 2024)

Insufficient credit was given for the appellant's provision of confidential information to the authorities, particularly given the significant risk assumed by the appellant and his family; a further reduction in sentence was warranted to reflect this risk and the potential value of the information, even if not immediately actionable.

Citation
[2024] EWCA Crim 1198
Parties
Respondent: REX; Appellant: BFE
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed to the extent of reducing the sentence of imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Anonymity Orders, Reduction in Sentence for Assistance to Authorities, Sentencing Principles, Open Justice Exceptions
Criminal Law Anonymity Orders Reduction in Sentence for Assistance to Authorities Sentencing Principles Open Justice Exceptions

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Parties

REX

Respondent

BFE

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge gave sufficient reduction in sentence for provision of confidential information to authorities
  2. 2 Whether an anonymity order is justified to protect the appellant and his family

Ratio Decidendi

Insufficient credit was given for the appellant's provision of confidential information to the authorities, particularly given the significant risk assumed by the appellant and his family; a further reduction in sentence was warranted to reflect this risk and the potential value of the information, even if not immediately actionable.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed to the extent of reducing the sentence of imprisonment.

Orders

  • Anonymity order granted under section 11 of the Contempt of Court Act 1981 prohibiting identification of the appellant or his family.
  • Sentence of imprisonment reduced.