WK, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1678 (14 December 2023)

WK, R. v [2023] EWCA Crim 1678 (14 December 2023)

The judgment and order are rectified to specify the breakdown of concurrent and consecutive sentences, ensuring the total custodial term of 16 years with a one-year extended licence period reflects the court's intention.

Citation
[2023] EWCA Crim 1678
Parties
Prosecution: Rex; Defendant: W K
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 December 2023
Procedural Posture
Attorney General's Reference Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 / Correction of Judgment and Order Following Appeal
Outcome
Order rectified to clarify sentencing structure; remainder of sentence affirmed.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Correction of Judgment, Extended Licence Period
Criminal Law Sentencing Correction of Judgment Extended Licence Period

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Parties

Rex

Prosecution

W K

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Attorney General's Reference Under Section 36 of the Criminal Justice Act 1988 / Correction of Judgment and Order Following Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Clarification of sentencing structure
  2. 2 Correction of ambiguity in judgment and order

Ratio Decidendi

The judgment and order are rectified to specify the breakdown of concurrent and consecutive sentences, ensuring the total custodial term of 16 years with a one-year extended licence period reflects the court's intention.

Court Disposition

Order rectified to clarify sentencing structure; remainder of sentence affirmed.

Orders

  • Paragraph 31 of the judgment adjusted.
  • Paragraphs (3) and (4) of the order rectified.