Storie, R v

Storie, R v

The sentences of 21 years' imprisonment on counts 2 and 12 were too long given the facts and the proper application of the Sentencing Council Guidelines; the appropriate sentence was 18 years' imprisonment, to run concurrently.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Malcolm Storie
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 January 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Rape, Sexual Assault, Abuse of Trust
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Rape Sexual Assault Abuse of Trust

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Malcolm Storie

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 21 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive for multiple sexual offences including rape and sexual assault against minors
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council Guidelines for sexual offences

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences of 21 years' imprisonment on counts 2 and 12 were too long given the facts and the proper application of the Sentencing Council Guidelines; the appropriate sentence was 18 years' imprisonment, to run concurrently.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentences of 21 years' imprisonment on counts 2 and 12 quashed and substituted with concurrent terms of 18 years' imprisonment