R v Darren Hilling

R v Darren Hilling

The sentencing judge failed to demonstrate that IPP was necessary as a last resort and did not provide reasons why an extended sentence would not suffice for public protection. Given the appellant's age, lack of entrenched violent offending as an adult, and the availability of stringent release conditions under an extended sentence, IPP was not justified.

Parties
Appellant: Darren Hilling; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Imprisonment for Public Protection, Extended Sentence, Dangerousness, Public Protection
Criminal Law Sentencing Imprisonment for Public Protection Extended Sentence Dangerousness Public Protection

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Parties

Darren Hilling

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether an extended sentence should have been imposed instead of imprisonment for public protection (IPP)
  2. 2 Appropriateness of IPP as a sentence of last resort

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge failed to demonstrate that IPP was necessary as a last resort and did not provide reasons why an extended sentence would not suffice for public protection. Given the appellant's age, lack of entrenched violent offending as an adult, and the availability of stringent release conditions under an extended sentence, IPP was not justified.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Sentence of imprisonment for public protection quashed
  • Substituted with an extended sentence of 12 years’ imprisonment less 27 days, comprising 8 years’ custody less 27 days and 4 years’ extended licence