R v Ryan Cunningham-Phillips

R v Ryan Cunningham-Phillips

The sentence imposed was within the range open to the judge, properly reflected the gravity of the offending and aggravating factors, and was not manifestly excessive. The judge did not materially double-count aggravating factors and applied the principle of totality appropriately.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Ryan Cunningham-Phillips
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Totality Principle, Breach of Trust
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Totality Principle Breach of Trust

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Ryan Cunningham-Phillips

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge properly applied the principle of totality
  3. 3 Whether aggravating factors were double-counted

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed was within the range open to the judge, properly reflected the gravity of the offending and aggravating factors, and was not manifestly excessive. The judge did not materially double-count aggravating factors and applied the principle of totality appropriately.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • Application for leave to appeal against sentence is refused