R v XBV

R v XBV

The sentencing judge was entitled to find severe psychological harm and breach of trust, justifying a category 2A starting point for rape of a child under 13. The sentence of 8 years' imprisonment (after credit for plea) was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features and mitigation. However, the polygraph and relationship notification requirements in the SHPO were not supported by evidence, were vague, and were disproportionate; thus, paragraph 6 of the SHPO should be deleted.

Parties
Appellant: XBV; Respondent: Rex
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
16 October 2025
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Rape of a Child Under 13, Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Sexual Harm Prevention Order, Appeal Against Sentence
Criminal Law Rape of a Child Under 13 Sexual Offences Sentencing Sexual Harm Prevention Order Appeal Against Sentence

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Parties

XBV

Appellant

Rex

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for rape of a child under 13 was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the inclusion of certain requirements in the Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO) was necessary, proportionate, and sufficiently clear

Ratio Decidendi

The sentencing judge was entitled to find severe psychological harm and breach of trust, justifying a category 2A starting point for rape of a child under 13. The sentence of 8 years' imprisonment (after credit for plea) was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features and mitigation. However, the polygraph and relationship notification requirements in the SHPO were not supported by evidence, were vague, and were disproportionate; thus, paragraph 6 of the SHPO should be deleted.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Paragraph 6 of the Sexual Harm Prevention Order is deleted
  • The sentence of 8 years' imprisonment with 1 year extended licence is upheld