R v RR

R v RR

The aggravating features and multiple rapes justified a custodial term above the category range; the judge's assessment of dangerousness and imposition of an extended determinate sentence was proper; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and took into account all relevant mitigation.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: R R
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Rape, Indecent Assault, Extended Determinate Sentence, Dangerousness, Historical Sexual Offences, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Rape Indecent Assault Extended Determinate Sentence Dangerousness Historical Sexual Offences Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

R R

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the judge erred in finding the applicant dangerous and imposing an extended determinate sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The aggravating features and multiple rapes justified a custodial term above the category range; the judge's assessment of dangerousness and imposition of an extended determinate sentence was proper; the sentence was not manifestly excessive and took into account all relevant mitigation.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence refused