R v Nathan Woods-Springer

R v Nathan Woods-Springer

The original custodial term of 30 years was manifestly excessive given the seriousness and number of offences; a just and proportionate sentence after full credit for pleas should be 22 years custodial with a 6-year extended licence period.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: Nathan Woods-Springer
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
10 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Appeals, Child Protection, Extended Sentences, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Appeals Child Protection Extended Sentences Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Nathan Woods-Springer

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the custodial term imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing structure was lawful under the Sentencing Code
  3. 3 Appropriate credit for guilty pleas and admissions

Ratio Decidendi

The original custodial term of 30 years was manifestly excessive given the seriousness and number of offences; a just and proportionate sentence after full credit for pleas should be 22 years custodial with a 6-year extended licence period.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Lead count: extended sentence of 28 years (22 years custodial, 6 years extended licence)
  • Counts 2, 6, 8, 9: determinate sentences of 10 years concurrent