R v Thomas Black

R v Thomas Black

The appellant's post-traumatic stress disorder was properly considered by the sentencing judge, and the custodial sentence of 8 years was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence and the limited mitigation available for mental health disorders.

Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Appellant: Thomas Black
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 January 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Mental Health Mitigation
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Mental Health Mitigation

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

Thomas Black

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence adequately reflected the appellant's mental ill-health
  2. 2 Whether the custodial term imposed was manifestly excessive given the appellant's PTSD

Ratio Decidendi

The appellant's post-traumatic stress disorder was properly considered by the sentencing judge, and the custodial sentence of 8 years was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness of the offence and the limited mitigation available for mental health disorders.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The custodial sentence of 8 years' imprisonment stands.
  • Ancillary and orthodox orders remain in force.