RL, R v [2005] EWCA Crim 700 (4th March 2005)

RL, R v [2005] EWCA Crim 700 (4th March 2005)

Given the grave nature of the offence—deliberate attempts by juveniles to set fire to a person—substantial custodial sentences were inevitable and appropriate. The welfare needs of the appellants were best served by the structure and support available in secure accommodation, and the sentences imposed were not...

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Citation
[2005] EWCA Crim 700
Parties
Appellant: R; Appellant: L; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Arson, Sentencing of Juveniles, Recklessness, Detention Under Section 91 Powers of Criminal Courts (sentencing) Act 2000
Criminal Law Juvenile Justice Arson Sentencing of Juveniles Recklessness Detention Under Section 91 Powers of Criminal Courts (sentencing) Act 2000

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Parties

R

Appellant

L

Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether sentences of 3 years and 2 years' detention for juvenile appellants convicted of arson being reckless as to whether life was endangered were manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

Given the grave nature of the offence—deliberate attempts by juveniles to set fire to a person—substantial custodial sentences were inevitable and appropriate. The welfare needs of the appellants were best served by the structure and support available in secure accommodation, and the sentences imposed were not excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentences of 3 years' detention for R and 2 years' detention for L affirmed