Whittle, R v

Whittle, R v

The sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years was not manifestly excessive given the deliberate, callous, and calculated nature of the killing, the aggravating features, and the limited mitigation. The judge properly considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, and the element of...

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Parties
Appellant: Simon Whittle; Respondent: Regina (The Crown)
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
12 July 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Murder, Sentencing, Aggravating and Mitigating Factors, Premeditation
Criminal Law Murder Sentencing Aggravating and Mitigating Factors Premeditation

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Parties

Simon Whittle

Appellant

Regina (The Crown)

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the minimum term of 20 years imposed for murder was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient account was taken of mitigating factors including lack of premeditation and ill-health

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years was not manifestly excessive given the deliberate, callous, and calculated nature of the killing, the aggravating features, and the limited mitigation. The judge properly considered both aggravating and mitigating factors, and the element of premeditation was present once the appellant pursued the victim.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of life imprisonment with a minimum term of 20 years stands.