R v BXP & Anor

R v BXP & Anor

The sentences imposed were towards the top of the relevant ranges and did not sufficiently take account of totality, warranting a reduction in the determinate terms for both appellants while maintaining the extended licence periods.

Parties
Appellant: BXP; Appellant: ADK; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
05 December 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeals allowed in part; sentences varied
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Protection Appeal Procedure

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Parties

BXP

Appellant

ADK

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on BXP and ADK were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Proper categorisation of harm and culpability under sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Appropriate credit for guilty pleas

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were towards the top of the relevant ranges and did not sufficiently take account of totality, warranting a reduction in the determinate terms for both appellants while maintaining the extended licence periods.

Court Disposition

appeals allowed in part; sentences varied

Orders

  • For BXP: substituted sentence of 13 years' imprisonment and 5 years' extended licence on count 1; other concurrent sentences unchanged.
  • For ADK: substituted sentence of 8 years' imprisonment and 5 years' extended licence on count 2; other concurrent sentences unchanged.