Taylor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 67 (16 January 2026)

Taylor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 67 (16 January 2026)

The sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant guidelines, considered all mitigation, and exercised his discretion reasonably in refusing to suspend the custodial sentence for serious domestic abuse offences.

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Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 67
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Christopher Scott Taylor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Domestic Violence, Suspension of Sentence, Assault, Strangulation
Criminal Law Sentencing Domestic Violence Suspension of Sentence Assault Strangulation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Christopher Scott Taylor

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in refusing to suspend the custodial sentence for offences of intentional strangulation, assault occasioning actual bodily harm, and common assault.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge correctly applied the relevant guidelines, considered all mitigation, and exercised his discretion reasonably in refusing to suspend the custodial sentence for serious domestic abuse offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.