Colin B, R. v

Given the long course of indecent assaults and the grave abuse of trust, the sentence of nine years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was appropriate in all the circumstances.

Parties: Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Colin B
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 27 February 2006
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Rape, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Abuse of Trust

Criminal Law Rape Indecent Assault Sentencing Abuse of Trust

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Colin B

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of nine years' imprisonment for rape and indecent assault was manifestly excessive
2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the guilty plea

Ratio Decidendi

Given the long course of indecent assaults and the grave abuse of trust, the sentence of nine years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive and was appropriate in all the circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed