R v GS

R v GS

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the delay was not out of the ordinary and did not require a reduction; the finding of grooming was open to the judge and did not materially affect the sentence.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: GS
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Delay in Prosecution, Abuse of Trust, Grooming
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Sentencing Delay in Prosecution Abuse of Trust Grooming

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

GS

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in finding grooming behaviour
  3. 3 Whether the sentencing judge failed to reduce sentence for delay in prosecution

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive; the delay was not out of the ordinary and did not require a reduction; the finding of grooming was open to the judge and did not materially affect the sentence.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused