Nasuna, R v

Nasuna, R v

There was enough in the psychiatric report to justify an extended period, but the 4-year extension was too long. A 2-year extension was appropriate given the evidence and circumstances.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Simon Jpeter Nasuna
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
03 April 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Extended Sentence, Indecent Assault, Attempted Rape, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sentencing Extended Sentence Indecent Assault Attempted Rape Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Simon Jpeter Nasuna

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Application for Extension of Time and Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the 4-year extended period of licence was justified and lawful
  2. 2 Whether sufficient reasons were given for the length of the extension period
  3. 3 Whether the delay in applying for leave to appeal should be excused

Ratio Decidendi

There was enough in the psychiatric report to justify an extended period, but the 4-year extension was too long. A 2-year extension was appropriate given the evidence and circumstances.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Extension of time to appeal granted
  • 4-year extended period of licence quashed and substituted with a 2-year period