R v Craig Andrew Gladwin

R v Craig Andrew Gladwin

The discretionary life sentence was justified due to the applicant's demonstrated pattern of violent sexual assaults, significant risk of serious harm to women, and inability to determine when the risk would cease. The sentencing judge's analysis was correct and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Applicant: Craig Andrew Gladwin
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 June 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for permission to appeal refused and dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Sentencing, Dangerous Offender, Discretionary Life Sentence, Appeal
Criminal Law Rape Sentencing Dangerous Offender Discretionary Life Sentence Appeal

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Craig Andrew Gladwin

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the discretionary life sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the assessment of future risk by the sentencing judge was unduly pessimistic

Ratio Decidendi

The discretionary life sentence was justified due to the applicant's demonstrated pattern of violent sexual assaults, significant risk of serious harm to women, and inability to determine when the risk would cease. The sentencing judge's analysis was correct and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

renewed application for permission to appeal refused and dismissed

Orders

  • Discretionary life sentence with minimum term of 11 years 9 months less time spent on remand upheld
  • Concurrent sentences of 10 years’ imprisonment for two other counts of rape upheld