R v Ibrahima Krubally

R v Ibrahima Krubally

The Recorder was entitled to find significant planning and culpability category A, and took sufficient account of the appellant's age and previous good character; the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Ibrahima Krubally
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 July 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Rape, Assault by Penetration, Appeal
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Rape Assault by Penetration Appeal

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Ibrahima Krubally

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder correctly assessed culpability and harm categories
  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 and culpability category A, and took sufficient account of the appellant's age and previous good character; the sentence of 12 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 12 years' imprisonment upheld