MCK, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1371 (03 October 2025)

MCK, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1371 (03 October 2025)

The judge's assessment of dangerousness and the imposition of a 21-year custodial term with a five-year extended licence were justified and proportionate, given the sustained, targeted sexual abuse, the applicant's entrenched deviant interest, and the risk to the public, notwithstanding his age and lack of relevant...

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 1371
Parties
Prosecution: R; Applicant: M C K
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeals, Dangerousness, Extended Sentences
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeals Dangerousness Extended Sentences

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Parties

R

Prosecution

M C K

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the judge's finding of dangerousness was reasonable
  2. 2 Whether the custodial term of 21 years was excessive given the applicant's age and lack of relevant previous convictions

Ratio Decidendi

The judge's assessment of dangerousness and the imposition of a 21-year custodial term with a five-year extended licence were justified and proportionate, given the sustained, targeted sexual abuse, the applicant's entrenched deviant interest, and the risk to the public, notwithstanding his age and lack of relevant previous convictions.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused