Barker, R. v

Barker, R. v

The judge gave sufficient distinction between the roles of the offenders and properly considered the applicant's cognitive impairment. No significant lessening of culpability was established. The minimum term was not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Applicant: Luc Barker; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 February 2020
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Murder, Mitigation, Culpability
Criminal Law Sentencing Murder Mitigation Culpability

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Parties

Luc Barker

Applicant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 16 years imposed for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient reduction was allowed for secondary participation and cognitive impairment

Ratio Decidendi

The judge gave sufficient distinction between the roles of the offenders and properly considered the applicant's cognitive impairment. No significant lessening of culpability was established. The minimum term was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused.