Krubally, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 989 (04 July 2025)

Krubally, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 989 (04 July 2025)

The Recorder was entitled to find significant planning amounting to culpability A, and the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment properly reflected the seriousness of the offending, the aggravating features, and the appellant's age and lack of previous convictions. The sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 989
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Ibrahima Krubally
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
04 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Rape, Assault by Penetration, Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Rape Assault by Penetration Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Ibrahima Krubally

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed on the appellant was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder correctly assessed culpability and harm under the sentencing guidelines
  3. 3 Whether sufficient account was taken of the appellant's age and previous good character

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder was entitled to find significant planning amounting to culpability A, and the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment properly reflected the seriousness of the offending, the aggravating features, and the appellant's age and lack of previous convictions. The sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.