RJL, R. v

RJL, R. v

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, properly reflected the aggravating factors and totality of offending, and was within the correct range for the offence.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: RJL
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

RJL

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for rape of a child under 13 and sexual assault was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle, properly reflected the aggravating factors and totality of offending, and was within the correct range for the offence.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal refused

Orders

  • No material which may lead to the identification of the victim may be published during her lifetime