Pipe, R. v

Pipe, R. v

The trial judge properly exercised discretion in continuing the trial after the complainant's cross-examination was stopped, as the appellant's defence was fully put and medical records were available to the jury; the nine-year sentence was appropriate given the repeated and aggravated nature of the offences.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Steven Allan Pipe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
18 November 2014
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Fair Trial, Vulnerable Witnesses, Sentencing Guidelines
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Fair Trial Vulnerable Witnesses Sentencing Guidelines

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Steven Allan Pipe

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the trial judge erred in allowing the trial to continue after the complainant's cross-examination was stopped due to distress
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The trial judge properly exercised discretion in continuing the trial after the complainant's cross-examination was stopped, as the appellant's defence was fully put and medical records were available to the jury; the nine-year sentence was appropriate given the repeated and aggravated nature of the offences.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • conviction upheld
  • sentence of nine years' imprisonment upheld