Healey, R. v

Healey, R. v

The sentencing judge had sufficient evidence to conclude a significant risk of serious harm to the public, particularly children, justifying the imposition of an extended sentence under section 227 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Paul Leonard Healey
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 January 2008
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Extended Sentence, Risk Assessment, Sexual Offences
Criminal Law Sentencing Extended Sentence Risk Assessment Sexual Offences

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Paul Leonard Healey

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in concluding there was a risk of serious harm justifying an extended sentence under section 227 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge had sufficient evidence to conclude a significant risk of serious harm to the public, particularly children, justifying the imposition of an extended sentence under section 227 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The extended sentence imposed by the Crown Court at Leeds is upheld.