R v Stuart Martin Shaw

R v Stuart Martin Shaw

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council guideline for category 2A harm and high culpability, made appropriate reductions for the decoy victim and mitigation, and considered all relevant aggravating and mitigating factors.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Applicant: Stuart Martin Shaw
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 January 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
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Attempted Offences, Incitement, Child Protection
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Attempted Offences Incitement Child Protection

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Stuart Martin Shaw

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for attempted incitement of a child to engage in sexual activity was manifestly excessive or wrong in principle
  2. 2 Appropriate application of Sentencing Council guidelines for attempted offences involving decoy victims

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence was not manifestly excessive or wrong in principle; the judge correctly applied the Sentencing Council guideline for category 2A harm and high culpability, made appropriate reductions for the decoy victim and mitigation, and considered all relevant aggravating and mitigating factors.

Court Disposition

renewed application for leave to appeal against sentence refused

Orders

  • sexual harm prevention order made in appropriate terms