Lamb, R. v

Lamb, R. v

The sentencing judge failed to apply measured reference between current guidelines and the statutory maximum terms in force at the time, resulting in a manifestly excessive total sentence. The total sentence is reduced to 25 years to achieve proper calibration and proportionality.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Dylan John Lamb
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 July 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Historic Sexual Offences, Measured Reference Principle, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Historic Sexual Offences Measured Reference Principle Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Dylan John Lamb

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to apply the principle of measured reference to current sentencing guidelines and statutory maxima for historic sexual offences
  2. 2 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge failed to apply measured reference between current guidelines and the statutory maximum terms in force at the time, resulting in a manifestly excessive total sentence. The total sentence is reduced to 25 years to achieve proper calibration and proportionality.

Court Disposition

Appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Total sentence reduced from 30 years to 25 years imprisonment
  • Sentence on count 8 reduced from 6 years to 1 year (concurrent)