Adekunle, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 900 (27 June 2025)

Adekunle, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 900 (27 June 2025)

The five-year driving disqualification was manifestly excessive and not necessary for punishment or public protection, given the appellant's low culpability and personal mitigation. A two-year disqualification is appropriate.

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Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 900
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Rapheal Adekunle
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
27 June 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Causing Death by Careless Driving, Driving While Uninsured, Sentencing, Driving Disqualification
Criminal Law Road Traffic Law Causing Death by Careless Driving Driving While Uninsured Sentencing Driving Disqualification

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Rapheal Adekunle

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the five-year driving disqualification imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's culpability and circumstances.

Ratio Decidendi

The five-year driving disqualification was manifestly excessive and not necessary for punishment or public protection, given the appellant's low culpability and personal mitigation. A two-year disqualification is appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Disqualification order of five years quashed and substituted with a two-year disqualification.
  • Requirement to pass an extended driving test before driving again remains.