JB, R.
The sentence of eleven years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and harm caused; leave to appeal was refused.
- Parties
- Claimant: R; Respondent: JB
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 14 December 2017
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
- Outcome
- leave to appeal against sentence refused
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeals, Abuse of Trust, Psychological Harm
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Parties
R
Claimant
JB
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether the sentence of eleven years' imprisonment for sexual assault on persons under 13 was manifestly excessive
- 2 Appropriate categorisation and aggravating factors under sentencing guidelines
Ratio Decidendi
The sentence of eleven years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offences, aggravating factors, and harm caused; leave to appeal was refused.
Court Disposition
leave to appeal against sentence refused
Orders
- renewed application for leave to appeal refused
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