TG, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 783 (22 June 2023)

TG, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 783 (22 June 2023)

The sentencing judge was entitled to impose a custodial element at the top of the Category 1A range, reflecting multiple aggravating factors and distinct offending, and the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive.

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Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 783
Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: TG
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
22 June 2023
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Rape of a Child, Distribution of Indecent Images, Dangerous Offender Provisions
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Rape of a Child Distribution of Indecent Images Dangerous Offender Provisions

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

TG

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Court of Appeal Judgment on Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for rape of a child under 13 and related offences was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in categorising the offence as Category 1A under the Sentencing Council guidelines

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to impose a custodial element at the top of the Category 1A range, reflecting multiple aggravating factors and distinct offending, and the overall sentence was not manifestly excessive.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • Sentence of 23 years and nine months (15 years 9 months custodial, 8 years extended licence) upheld