R v Michael Green

R v Michael Green

The judge erred in not passing a suspended sentence order with appropriate conditions, as immediate custody would not facilitate rehabilitation or risk management, whereas a suspended sentence with requirements would address the appellant's risks and rehabilitation needs.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Michael Green
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
sentence quashed and substituted
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Suspended Sentence, Rehabilitation, Mental Disorder
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Suspended Sentence Rehabilitation Mental Disorder

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Michael Green

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the custodial sentence should have been suspended given the appellant's background and risk management

Ratio Decidendi

The judge erred in not passing a suspended sentence order with appropriate conditions, as immediate custody would not facilitate rehabilitation or risk management, whereas a suspended sentence with requirements would address the appellant's risks and rehabilitation needs.

Court Disposition

sentence quashed and substituted

Orders

  • 16 months’ imprisonment suspended for 24 months
  • Residence requirement for 24 months