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
Legal Issues
- 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
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