R v Richard Andrew Taylor

R v Richard Andrew Taylor

The judge erred in the structure of the sentences under section 278 of the Sentencing Act 2020; the sentence required restructuring to comply with statutory requirements without increasing the overall sentence, and the consecutive sentence for count 19 was not manifestly excessive given the guidelines.

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Parties
Respondent: Rex; Applicant: Richard Andrew Taylor
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 September 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Appeals, Structure of Custodial Sentences
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Appeals Structure of Custodial Sentences

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Richard Andrew Taylor

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the structure of the sentence imposed under section 278 of the Sentencing Act 2020 was correct
  2. 2 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive due to consecutive sentencing
  3. 3 Whether sufficient account was taken of the applicant's good character

Ratio Decidendi

The judge erred in the structure of the sentences under section 278 of the Sentencing Act 2020; the sentence required restructuring to comply with statutory requirements without increasing the overall sentence, and the consecutive sentence for count 19 was not manifestly excessive given the guidelines.

Court Disposition

leave to appeal against sentence granted; appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence on count 10 reduced from 11 years to 10 years; all other sentences for counts 1 to 12 concurrent with count 10, except count 6 replaced with 1-year custodial term and 1-year extended licence consecutive to count 10
  • For counts 15 to 19, count 19 is lead determinate sentence of 5 years; counts 15 and 17 concurrent; counts 16 and 18 made consecutive with 4 years custodial and 1-year extended licence