R v YDW

R v YDW

The sentence of 12 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, duration, and impact of the sexual offences against a child, and the Recorder properly applied the totality principle and considered all relevant mitigation.

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Parties
Prosecutor: Rex; Appellant: Y. D. W
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2026
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Sentencing, Appeal Against Sentence, Totality Principle
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Sentencing Appeal Against Sentence Totality Principle

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Parties

Rex

Prosecutor

Y. D. W

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment on Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the total sentence imposed was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the Recorder properly applied the principle of totality
  3. 3 Whether sufficient weight was given to the appellant's mitigation, including age and health

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of 12 years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, duration, and impact of the sexual offences against a child, and the Recorder properly applied the totality principle and considered all relevant mitigation.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • No reduction in sentence; sentence of 12 years' imprisonment upheld
  • No victim surcharge order to be made