LFH Moonfleet Manor Limited v R

LFH Moonfleet Manor Limited v R

The sentencing judge was entitled to find medium culpability and high harm based on the appellant's failure to heed repeated warnings about risks to guests, and the fine imposed was proportionate given the circumstances and objectives of punishment and deterrence.

Parties
Appellant: LFH Moonfleet Manor Limited; Respondent: REX
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Corporate Liability, Health and Safety Offences, Appeals
Criminal Law Health and Safety Law Sentencing Corporate Liability Health and Safety Offences Appeals

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Parties

LFH Moonfleet Manor Limited

Appellant

REX

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the appellant's culpability and harm under the sentencing guidelines
  2. 2 Whether the fine imposed was disproportionate given the appellant's turnover

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find medium culpability and high harm based on the appellant's failure to heed repeated warnings about risks to guests, and the fine imposed was proportionate given the circumstances and objectives of punishment and deterrence.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed