R v Reece Martin Kelly

R v Reece Martin Kelly

There are no arguable grounds upon which the sentence could be said to be manifestly excessive. The minimum term and concurrent sentences were within statutory guidelines and properly reflected aggravating and mitigating factors. The application for leave to appeal against sentence, brought out of time, lacks merit and is dismissed.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Reece Martin Kelly
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 December 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Child Cruelty, Sentencing, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Murder Child Cruelty Sentencing Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Reece Martin Kelly

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 18 years for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of 7 years for child cruelty was too long
  3. 3 Whether an extension of time for appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

There are no arguable grounds upon which the sentence could be said to be manifestly excessive. The minimum term and concurrent sentences were within statutory guidelines and properly reflected aggravating and mitigating factors. The application for leave to appeal against sentence, brought out of time, lacks merit and is dismissed.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence dismissed

Orders

  • extension of time for appeal refused