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The judge was entitled to place harm in the highest category based on the victim's vulnerability and the evidence of very serious distress caused by the stalking behaviour; expert evidence was not required for this assessment.
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The sentence imposed was lenient but not unduly lenient; the judge's reduction to 40 months before plea discount was within the permissible range, and the Court declined to interfere.
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The Court of Appeal granted leave in an Attorney General’s Reference over stalking sentences, but dismissed the reference, holding the conditional discharges were not unduly lenient.
Johnson, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 550 (16 April 2026)
AG’s reference over a lenient sentence for stalking in a domestic context was granted and then dismissed, with the Court clarifying that victim wishes do not determine sentence.
Welsh, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 466 (31 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal partly allowed a sentence appeal for stalking and contempt, reducing the contempt term from 4 months to 1 month because it was disproportionate.
Nolan, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 465 (31 March 2026)
The Court of Appeal Criminal Division refused renewed applications to appeal conviction and sentence, and refused to admit fresh evidence, in a stalking and dangerous driving case.
The Court of Appeal refused renewed applications to appeal conviction and sentence, and declined an extension of time, in a stalking case involving guilty pleas and a restraining order.
The Court of Appeal refused an out-of-time application to renew leave to appeal against a stalking conviction, holding the guilty plea was unequivocal and the case against the appellant was strong.
Relton, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 328 (24 February 2026)
The Court of Appeal refused renewed applications to appeal conviction and sentence, and refused an extension of time, in a stalking and harassment case.
Yates, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 306 (10 February 2026)
The Court of Appeal refused an out-of-time renewal application challenging a stalking conviction, holding the guilty plea was unequivocal and the evidence was strong.
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