R v T M D

R v T M D

A sentence of 27 years' imprisonment for a campaign of at least 13 rapes of a child under 13, with aggravating features including pregnancy and lack of remorse, is not manifestly excessive and is proportionate to the totality of the offending.

Parties
Prosecution: R; Appellant: T M D
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 April 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Rape of a Child, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape of a Child Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Totality Principle

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Parties

R

Prosecution

T M D

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of 27 years' imprisonment for multiple counts of rape of a child under 13 was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge correctly applied the totality principle and categorisation of offending

Ratio Decidendi

A sentence of 27 years' imprisonment for a campaign of at least 13 rapes of a child under 13, with aggravating features including pregnancy and lack of remorse, is not manifestly excessive and is proportionate to the totality of the offending.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed