Hills, R. v

Hills, R. v

The court held that it is lawful and appropriate to impose a consecutive sentence extending the minimum term for offenders already serving indeterminate sentences, and that the minimum terms imposed in each case were justified and not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and aggravating features of the offences.

Parties
Applicant: Christopher Carl Steven Hills; Applicant: Stephen David Davies; Applicant: Marvin Emeka Pomfret; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
17 July 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
Appeals dismissed except for reduction of sentence on specific counts for Davies.
Legal Topics
Indeterminate Sentences, Consecutive Sentencing, Minimum Terms, Assault, Sexual Offences, Wounding With Intent
Criminal Law Sentencing Indeterminate Sentences Consecutive Sentencing Minimum Terms Assault Sexual Offences Wounding With Intent

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Parties

Christopher Carl Steven Hills

Applicant

Stephen David Davies

Applicant

Marvin Emeka Pomfret

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a consecutive sentence can be imposed to extend the minimum term for offenders already serving indeterminate sentences
  2. 2 Whether the length of minimum terms imposed was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Proper structuring of sentences for offences committed during indeterminate sentences

Ratio Decidendi

The court held that it is lawful and appropriate to impose a consecutive sentence extending the minimum term for offenders already serving indeterminate sentences, and that the minimum terms imposed in each case were justified and not manifestly excessive given the seriousness and aggravating features of the offences.

Court Disposition

Appeals dismissed except for reduction of sentence on specific counts for Davies.

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted for all applicants.
  • Appeal of Hills dismissed; sentence affirmed as detention in Young Offender Institution.