Morrison, R. v

Morrison, R. v

The total sentence of sixteen months for the sexual offences was manifestly excessive when considering the totality principle; the sentence for voyeurism was reduced to six months, resulting in a total sentence of twelve months and seven days.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Appellant: Martyn Anthony Morrison
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 May 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence varied
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Voyeurism, Exposure, Failure to Surrender to Bail, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Voyeurism Exposure Failure to Surrender to Bail Totality Principle

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Martyn Anthony Morrison

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence for voyeurism was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the total sentence imposed was just and proportionate under the totality principle
  3. 3 Appropriateness of the sentence for failure to surrender to bail

Ratio Decidendi

The total sentence of sixteen months for the sexual offences was manifestly excessive when considering the totality principle; the sentence for voyeurism was reduced to six months, resulting in a total sentence of twelve months and seven days.

Court Disposition

sentence varied

Orders

  • Sentence for voyeurism reduced from ten months to six months' imprisonment
  • Total sentence now twelve months and seven days' imprisonment