Richards, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 437 (21 March 2025)

Richards, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 437 (21 March 2025)

The sentencing judge applied the correct legal test for dangerousness under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, gave sufficient reasons for his conclusions, and the sentence was properly justified on the evidence. There is no arguable basis that the sentence was wrong in principle or that an extension of time to appeal should be granted.

Citation
[2025] EWCA Crim 437
Parties
Prosecution: R; Applicant: Tammy Richards
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
21 March 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application refused
Legal Topics
Imprisonment for Public Protection, Sentencing, Dangerousness, Extension of Time, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Imprisonment for Public Protection Sentencing Dangerousness Extension of Time Appeal Procedure

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Parties

R

Prosecution

Tammy Richards

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Extension of Time to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge erred in imposing imprisonment for public protection under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003
  2. 2 Whether sufficient reasons were given for the assessment of dangerousness
  3. 3 Whether the application for extension of time to appeal should be granted

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge applied the correct legal test for dangerousness under section 225 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003, gave sufficient reasons for his conclusions, and the sentence was properly justified on the evidence. There is no arguable basis that the sentence was wrong in principle or that an extension of time to appeal should be granted.

Court Disposition

application refused

Orders

  • Application for extension of time to appeal against sentence refused