R v Ellis Dismore

R v Ellis Dismore

Given the exceptionally serious nature of the offending, including the escalation to attempted murder of a child following years of sexual abuse and manipulation of multiple victims, the sentence imposed was within the range available to the judge and not manifestly excessive. The totality principle justified a sentence beyond the guideline range for attempted murder.

Parties
Appellant: Ellis Dismore; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Attempted Murder, Extended Sentence, Dangerousness, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Attempted Murder Extended Sentence Dangerousness Totality Principle

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Parties

Ellis Dismore

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge was entitled to go beyond the upper range for category 2A attempted murder
  3. 3 Application of totality principle in sentencing for multiple serious offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the exceptionally serious nature of the offending, including the escalation to attempted murder of a child following years of sexual abuse and manipulation of multiple victims, the sentence imposed was within the range available to the judge and not manifestly excessive. The totality principle justified a sentence beyond the guideline range for attempted murder.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 43 years (38 years custodial, 5 years extended licence) upheld
  • Ancillary orders: notification for life, deprivation order, restraining orders for all nine victims for life, sexual harm prevention order