R v Tommy Robinson

R v Tommy Robinson

The sentence imposed failed to sufficiently account for the appellant's genuine remorse, efforts to address addiction, intention to distance from criminal activity, and neurodiversity. A downward adjustment from the starting point was warranted, resulting in a reduced sentence of 18 months' imprisonment on each count.

Parties
Respondent: Rex; Appellant: Tommy Robinson
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 October 2024
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Drug Offences, Mitigation, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Sentencing Drug Offences Mitigation Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

Rex

Respondent

Tommy Robinson

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Sentence Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentencing judge failed to adequately reflect available mitigation in the sentence imposed for possession with intent to supply drugs.

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence imposed failed to sufficiently account for the appellant's genuine remorse, efforts to address addiction, intention to distance from criminal activity, and neurodiversity. A downward adjustment from the starting point was warranted, resulting in a reduced sentence of 18 months' imprisonment on each count.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence reduced to 18 months' imprisonment on each count.