G, R. v

G, R. v

The judge was not entitled to increase the sentence by reducing the discount for the guilty plea simply because the offender had previously refused to admit his offending; the original sentence was correctly assessed and the appeal succeeds.

Parties
Appellant: G; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 March 2016
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeal Procedure, Slip Rule
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeal Procedure Slip Rule

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Parties

G

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge was entitled to increase the sentence by reducing the discount for guilty plea under the slip rule
  2. 2 Appropriateness of sentence discount for guilty plea in light of previous opportunities to admit offending

Ratio Decidendi

The judge was not entitled to increase the sentence by reducing the discount for the guilty plea simply because the offender had previously refused to admit his offending; the original sentence was correctly assessed and the appeal succeeds.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • The sentence of eighteen years' imprisonment is quashed.
  • A sentence of sixteen years' imprisonment is imposed in its place.