P, R. v

P, R. v

A juror's professional expertise in child protection does not constitute grounds for discharge absent personal knowledge or connection to the case; the trial judge erred in imposing life sentences without meeting statutory and case law requirements; the appropriate sentence is a determinate term reflecting the...

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Parties
Applicant: P; Respondent: The Crown
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
20 May 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
Appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Jury Bias, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Jury Bias Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

P

Applicant

The Crown

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether a juror's professional expertise in child protection creates a perception of bias
  2. 2 Whether the trial judge properly imposed life sentences under relevant statutory and case law
  3. 3 Appropriate sentencing for multiple sexual offences including rape and indecent images

Ratio Decidendi

A juror's professional expertise in child protection does not constitute grounds for discharge absent personal knowledge or connection to the case; the trial judge erred in imposing life sentences without meeting statutory and case law requirements; the appropriate sentence is a determinate term reflecting the totality of offending.

Court Disposition

Appeal against conviction refused; appeal against sentence allowed in part

Orders

  • Life sentences quashed
  • Substituted sentence of 20 years' imprisonment on count 15 (rape of SD)