R v John Peter Noble

R v John Peter Noble

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive and was just and proportionate to the offending as a whole, given the multiple serious offences, aggravating features, and substantial reductions applied for absence of a real child and totality.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: John Peter Noble
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 November 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Breach of Court Orders
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Child Protection Breach of Court Orders

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

John Peter Noble

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term of 10 years was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate reductions for absence of a real child in sentencing
  3. 3 Application of totality principle in concurrent sentencing

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive and was just and proportionate to the offending as a whole, given the multiple serious offences, aggravating features, and substantial reductions applied for absence of a real child and totality.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Record to be amended to reflect individual sentences as analysed by the court
  • Extended sentence of 14 years (10 years custodial, 4 years extended licence)