REGINA v CHRISTOPHER HAYTER

REGINA v CHRISTOPHER HAYTER

The sentence imposed was manifestly excessive due to inadequate consideration of the significant delay in bringing the appellant to justice; a reduction in the concurrent sentences under several counts was warranted to reflect this mitigating factor.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Christopher Hayter
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Protection Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Christopher Hayter

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate categorisation and aggravating/mitigating factors for sexual assault of a child
  3. 3 Impact of delay in prosecution on sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was manifestly excessive due to inadequate consideration of the significant delay in bringing the appellant to justice; a reduction in the concurrent sentences under several counts was warranted to reflect this mitigating factor.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Leave to appeal granted
  • Sentence under Counts 1, 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11 reduced to three years' imprisonment each concurrently