R v Freddie Elliot Millis

R v Freddie Elliot Millis

The evidence of internet searches was properly admitted as relevant to sexual interest in children; the judge's directions to the jury were adequate and there was no arguable basis for challenging the conviction. The finding of dangerousness was justified, but the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive as...

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Parties
Applicant: Freddie Elliot Millis; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
conviction appeal dismissed; sentence appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Bad Character Evidence, Dangerousness, Sentencing of Young Offenders
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Bad Character Evidence Dangerousness Sentencing of Young Offenders

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Parties

Freddie Elliot Millis

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Conviction and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in admitting bad character evidence relating to internet searches
  2. 2 Whether the summing up and jury directions on bad character evidence were adequate
  3. 3 Whether the finding of dangerousness and imposition of an extended sentence was justified

Ratio Decidendi

The evidence of internet searches was properly admitted as relevant to sexual interest in children; the judge's directions to the jury were adequate and there was no arguable basis for challenging the conviction. The finding of dangerousness was justified, but the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive as insufficient reduction was made for the applicant's age and maturity at the time of offending. The appropriate sentence was nine years' imprisonment with a five-year extension period.

Court Disposition

conviction appeal dismissed; sentence appeal allowed

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against conviction dismissed
  • Permission to appeal against sentence granted