Sallis, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 600 (30 April 2026)

The gravity of the offence, the need for deterrence in prison drug conspiracies, and the appellant's intended role justified the sentence; personal mitigation did not outweigh these factors.

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Citation: [2026] EWCA Crim 600
Parties: Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Lilea Sallis
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 30 April 2026
Procedural Posture: Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence
Outcome: appeal dismissed
Legal Topics: Conspiracy, Prison Offences, Sentencing, Mitigation, Appeal Against Sentence

Criminal Law Conspiracy Prison Offences Sentencing Mitigation Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Lilea Sallis

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence

Legal Issues

1 Whether the sentence of 30 months' imprisonment for conspiracy to convey a List A article into prison was manifestly excessive
2 Whether sufficient weight was given to personal mitigation

Ratio Decidendi

The gravity of the offence, the need for deterrence in prison drug conspiracies, and the appellant's intended role justified the sentence; personal mitigation did not outweigh these factors.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

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