Leonard, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1796 (02 December 2025)
The sentence of 12 years' imprisonment for two counts of rape, imposed concurrently, was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, as the judge properly applied the sentencing guidelines, made a reasonable discount for totality, and the offences were serious with significant impact on the victims.
- Citation
- [2025] EWCA Crim 1796
- Parties
- Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Clive Thomas Leonard
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 02 December 2025
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Rape, Sentencing, Appeal, Totality Principle, Sexual Offences (amendment) Act 1992
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Parties
Rex
Prosecution
Clive Thomas Leonard
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
- 2 Whether the judge failed to make a sufficient reduction for totality
- 3 Whether the appellant's culpability was significantly diminished
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of 12 years' imprisonment for two counts of rape, imposed concurrently, was neither manifestly excessive nor wrong in principle, as the judge properly applied the sentencing guidelines, made a reasonable discount for totality, and the offences were serious with significant impact on the victims.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
Orders
- Surcharge order amended from £228 to £190
- Concurrent sentences of 12 years' imprisonment on both counts upheld
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