R v FPK

R v FPK

The judge's starting point and sentence increases were permissible given the nature and severity of the offending. The extended sentence must be attached to count 2, and the sentence for count 4 should be corrected to 3 years 9 months as recorded by the Court Associate.

Parties
Appellant: FPK; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused; record adjusted
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Extended Sentence, Children, Anonymity Orders
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Extended Sentence Children Anonymity Orders

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Parties

FPK

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge applied too high a starting point within the guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in increasing the sentence on the lead offence by 7 years
  3. 3 Whether the judge failed to specify which sentence attracted the extended sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's starting point and sentence increases were permissible given the nature and severity of the offending. The extended sentence must be attached to count 2, and the sentence for count 4 should be corrected to 3 years 9 months as recorded by the Court Associate.

Court Disposition

renewed applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused; record adjusted

Orders

  • Concurrent sentence on count 4 is 3 years 9 months
  • Extended sentence attached to count 2