R v Malcolm Paul Blackmore

R v Malcolm Paul Blackmore

The sentence of 5½ years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive, as the judge had adequately applied the principle of totality and considered mitigation. The overall sentence for the appellant's offending was proportionate given the seriousness and repeated nature of the offences.

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Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Malcolm Paul Blackmore
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
28 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Mitigation
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Totality Principle Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Malcolm Paul Blackmore

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive given previous convictions and the principle of totality
  2. 2 Whether sufficient weight was given to mitigation factors

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 5½ years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive, as the judge had adequately applied the principle of totality and considered mitigation. The overall sentence for the appellant's offending was proportionate given the seriousness and repeated nature of the offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • surcharge order quashed