REGINA v PETER O

REGINA v PETER O

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive, the sentencing judge correctly applied the principle of totality, and delay in reporting does not mitigate the applicant's culpability. The renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence is refused.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Applicant: Peter O
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
07 July 2022
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Historic Sexual Abuse, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Delay in Reporting, Personal Mitigation
Criminal Law Historic Sexual Abuse Sentencing Totality Principle Delay in Reporting Personal Mitigation

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Peter O

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to have sufficient regard to the principle of totality
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed on count 13 was manifestly excessive
  3. 3 Whether the sentence imposed on count 11 was too high and offended the principle of totality

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed were not manifestly excessive, the sentencing judge correctly applied the principle of totality, and delay in reporting does not mitigate the applicant's culpability. The renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence is refused.

Court Disposition

renewed application for permission to appeal against sentence refused