R v IGG

R v IGG

The sentencing Judge was entitled to conclude that the appellant's neurodiversity, age, immaturity, and personal circumstances did not sufficiently diminish her culpability for the offence. The sentence of 15 years' imprisonment was within the appropriate range, given the aggravating features and limited mitigation.

Parties
Appellant: IGG; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 March 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Manslaughter, Sentencing, Mental Health, Neurodiversity, Mitigation, Child Death
Criminal Law Manslaughter Sentencing Mental Health Neurodiversity Mitigation Child Death

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Parties

IGG

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 15 years' imprisonment for manslaughter was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the appellant's neurodiversity, age, immaturity, and personal circumstances sufficiently mitigated culpability

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing Judge was entitled to conclude that the appellant's neurodiversity, age, immaturity, and personal circumstances did not sufficiently diminish her culpability for the offence. The sentence of 15 years' imprisonment was within the appropriate range, given the aggravating features and limited mitigation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The sentence of 15 years' imprisonment is upheld.
  • Anonymity order pursuant to section 45 of the Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 continues to apply.