R v MCK

R v MCK

The judge's assessment of dangerousness and the imposition of a 21-year custodial term with an extended licence period were justified by the sustained, targeted offending, the applicant's entrenched deviant interest, and the need to protect the public. The grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Applicant: M C K
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
29 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
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extended Determinate Sentence, Protection of Children
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Dangerousness Extended Determinate Sentence Protection of Children

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

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 an extended licence period were justified by the sustained, targeted offending, the applicant's entrenched deviant interest, and the need to protect the public. The grounds of appeal were not arguable.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused