Newton, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 519 (16 April 2026)

Newton, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 519 (16 April 2026)

The Recorder was entitled to use the section 18 guideline by analogy, categorise the offence as high culpability with category 3 harm, and impose an extended sentence given the applicant's risk to the public. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

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Citation
[2026] EWCA Crim 519
Parties
Prosecution: R; Applicant: Stevan Newton
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 April 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Offences Against the Person, Application of Corrosive Substances, Dangerousness, Extended Sentences
Criminal Law Sentencing Offences Against the Person Application of Corrosive Substances Dangerousness Extended Sentences

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Stevan Newton

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Recorder erred in finding that the harm sustained amounted to grievous bodily harm
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder failed to accurately reflect the level of harm in sentencing
  3. 3 Whether the sentence was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The Recorder was entitled to use the section 18 guideline by analogy, categorise the offence as high culpability with category 3 harm, and impose an extended sentence given the applicant's risk to the public. The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused