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The sentencing judge properly exercised discretion, considered the correct guideline, and balanced the relevant factors. The seriousness of repeated domestic abuse justified immediate custody, and the decision not to suspend was not unreasonable.
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The Court of Appeal resentenced a contemnor to 6 months’ concurrent imprisonment for five counts of contempt arising from fraudulent use of the Breathing Space scheme.
The Court of Appeal upheld an 18-month prison sentence for causing serious injury by dangerous driving during unlawful street racing, refusing suspension and a shorter ban.
The Court of Appeal upheld a 15-month sentence for perverting the course of justice and assisting crime, rejecting the argument that custody should have been suspended.
The judge properly exercised discretion in refusing to suspend the sentence, considering the seriousness, duration, and risk factors; the prohibitions in the Sexual Harm Prevention Order were proportionate and justified by the assessed risk to children.
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The overall sentence was not manifestly excessive given the seriousness, aggravating features, and risk posed by the appellant; the judge's approach to categorisation, mitigation, and totality was justified; and the prospect of rehabilitation did not outweigh the need for immediate custody.
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The appellant's conduct fell within category 2B due to lack of prior knowledge, lesser role, and excessive self-defence; the sentence before credit for plea should not exceed 18 months, reduced to 16 months with credit. The seriousness of the offence required immediate custody, not suspension.
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Taylor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 67 (16 January 2026)
The Court of Appeal dismissed a sentence appeal, holding that immediate custody for serious domestic abuse offences was a reasonable refusal to suspend the sentence.
Selamaj & Anor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 66 (14 January 2026)
The Court of Appeal reduced affray sentences for two appellants after finding the original terms excessive, but upheld the cannabis sentence and refused suspension.
Brand, R. v [2025] EWCA Crim 1754 (17 December 2025)
The Court of Appeal dismissed Thomas Brand’s sentence appeal, upholding immediate custody and a Sexual Harm Prevention Order for indecent image offences.
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