Watkins & Anor v R. (Rev 2) [2014] EWCA Crim 1677 (31 July 2014)

Watkins & Anor v R. (Rev 2) [2014] EWCA Crim 1677 (31 July 2014)

The sentences imposed, including consecutive terms for offences against separate victims and the application of extended sentences, were justified by the extreme seriousness, multiplicity of aggravating factors, and depravity of the offences. The judge's application of totality and discount for plea was not in error. The sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Citation
[2014] EWCA Crim 1677
Parties
1st Appellant: Ian Watkins; 2nd Appellant: P; Respondent: Regina
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
31 July 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
Applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Child Protection, Appeals
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Child Protection Appeals

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Parties

Ian Watkins

1st Appellant

P

2nd Appellant

Regina

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentences imposed on the appellants were manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the principles of totality and discount for guilty pleas
  3. 3 Whether the distinction between the culpability of the appellants was properly reflected in sentence

Ratio Decidendi

The sentences imposed, including consecutive terms for offences against separate victims and the application of extended sentences, were justified by the extreme seriousness, multiplicity of aggravating factors, and depravity of the offences. The judge's application of totality and discount for plea was not in error. The sentences were not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

Applications for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Crown Court record to be amended to reflect that the extended licence period of 6 years attaches only to counts 8 and 9 for Watkins