Thomas, R. v [2005] EWCA Crim 2343 (08 September 2005)

Thomas, R. v [2005] EWCA Crim 2343 (08 September 2005)

The original sentence of 4 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the circumstances, including guilty pleas, absence of previous convictions, and the nature of the offences. Sentences of two-and-a-half years' imprisonment, concurrently, are appropriate.

Citation
[2005] EWCA Crim 2343
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Robert John Thomas
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 September 2005
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Abuse of Trust, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Abuse of Trust Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Robert John Thomas

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for sexual activity with a child family member under section 25 of the Sexual Offenders Act 2003 was excessive
  2. 2 Appropriate categorisation and seriousness of offences involving foster carers and former foster children

Ratio Decidendi

The original sentence of 4 years' imprisonment was manifestly excessive given the circumstances, including guilty pleas, absence of previous convictions, and the nature of the offences. Sentences of two-and-a-half years' imprisonment, concurrently, are appropriate.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed

Orders

  • Original sentences of 4 years' imprisonment quashed
  • Substituted sentences of two-and-a-half years' imprisonment, concurrently, on each count