R v ICG

R v ICG

The sentences imposed, including nine years for attempted rape and six years for sexual activity with a child, were not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors and severe consequences for the complainant. The judge properly applied the totality principle, and the overall sentence of 16 years' imprisonment was justified and proportionate to the gravity of the offending.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: ICG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Abuse of Trust, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Totality Principle Abuse of Trust Child Protection

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

ICG

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for attempted rape (count 7) was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed for sexual activity with a child (count 2) was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether the overall sentence of 16 years' imprisonment failed to adequately reflect the totality principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed, including nine years for attempted rape and six years for sexual activity with a child, were not manifestly excessive given the aggravating factors and severe consequences for the complainant. The judge properly applied the totality principle, and the overall sentence of 16 years' imprisonment was justified and proportionate to the gravity of the offending.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal against sentence is dismissed.
  • The sentence of 16 years' imprisonment stands.