REGINA v STEVEN MILNER

REGINA v STEVEN MILNER

The accusation of paedophilia does not amount to hostility based on sexual orientation for sentencing purposes, but remains a seriously aggravating feature. The sentence imposed was justified given the aggravating circumstances and the appellant's criminal record.

Parties
Respondent: Regina; Appellant: Steven Milner
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
08 October 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Robbery, Fraud, Sentencing Guidelines, Aggravating Factors, Sexual Orientation, Protected Characteristics
Criminal Law Robbery Fraud Sentencing Guidelines Aggravating Factors Sexual Orientation Protected Characteristics

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Parties

Regina

Respondent

Steven Milner

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the accusation of paedophilia constituted hostility based on sexual orientation for sentencing purposes
  2. 2 Whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive

Ratio Decidendi

The accusation of paedophilia does not amount to hostility based on sexual orientation for sentencing purposes, but remains a seriously aggravating feature. The sentence imposed was justified given the aggravating circumstances and the appellant's criminal record.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of four years and nine months' imprisonment upheld