R v FBD

R v FBD

The overall sentence of 32 years was manifestly excessive given the statutory maxima, the nature and number of incidents, and the need for proper differentiation between single and multiple incident counts. The just and proportionate sentence is 25 years' imprisonment, achieved by ordering the sentences for counts 9 and 14 to run concurrently rather than consecutively, with all other sentences undisturbed.

Parties
Appellant: F B D; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Historical Offences, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Historical Offences Child Protection

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Parties

F B D

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 32 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive for historical sexual offences against children
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied statutory maxima and modern sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Whether sentences for certain counts should have been concurrent rather than consecutive

Ratio Decidendi

The overall sentence of 32 years was manifestly excessive given the statutory maxima, the nature and number of incidents, and the need for proper differentiation between single and multiple incident counts. The just and proportionate sentence is 25 years' imprisonment, achieved by ordering the sentences for counts 9 and 14 to run concurrently rather than consecutively, with all other sentences undisturbed.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part; sentence reduced

Orders

  • Overall sentence reduced to 25 years' imprisonment by ordering sentences for counts 9 and 14 to run concurrently
  • All other sentences and orders undisturbed