REGINA v C

REGINA v C

The sentence imposed exceeded what was just and proportionate in all the circumstances, considering the aggravating features and the requirement for totality; therefore, the sentence was reduced to 21 years' imprisonment.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: C
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 April 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Rape, Sentencing, Totality, Sexual Offences, Victim Impact
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Totality Sexual Offences Victim Impact

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

C

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed exceeded the Sentencing Guidelines for rape
  2. 2 Whether the judge failed to adhere to the Totality Guideline for multiple offending

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed exceeded what was just and proportionate in all the circumstances, considering the aggravating features and the requirement for totality; therefore, the sentence was reduced to 21 years' imprisonment.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence reduced from 25 years to 21 years' imprisonment