R v RDP

R v RDP

The sentencing judge followed the relevant guidelines, properly accounted for RDP's age and individual circumstances, and imposed a sentence commensurate with the seriousness and ongoing risk posed by the offences. The custodial and extension periods were justified and not manifestly excessive.

Parties
Applicant: RDP; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 October 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing of Children, Sexual Offences, Extended Sentences, Reporting Restrictions
Criminal Law Child Law Sentencing of Children Sexual Offences Extended Sentences Reporting Restrictions

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Parties

RDP

Applicant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 whether the custodial sentence imposed on a child offender was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 whether the extension period of licence was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge followed the relevant guidelines, properly accounted for RDP's age and individual circumstances, and imposed a sentence commensurate with the seriousness and ongoing risk posed by the offences. The custodial and extension periods were justified and not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • Reporting restrictions under section 45 Youth Justice and Criminal Evidence Act 1999 continue until RDP reaches 18.
  • Reporting restrictions for complainants under Sexual Offences (Amendment) Act 1992 continue for their lifetimes.