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The judge was correct to apply the higher value guideline for criminal damage because the aggravated offence was charged and no judicial determination capped sentencing powers. The uplift for religious aggravation was properly applied, and there was no double counting. The sentence imposed was not manifestly excessive.
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Twigg & Anor, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 587 (14 May 2026)
Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal against conviction and sentence arising from a fatal dog attack, holding that more than one person can be in charge of a dog.
The Court of Appeal refused leave to appeal in a Dangerous Dogs Act case, holding that more than one person can be in charge of a dog and that the sentence was not excessive.
The Court of Appeal Criminal Division refused an application to extend time to appeal conviction and sentence for possession of 45 kg of heroin with intent to supply.
The Court of Appeal refused renewed applications against sentence arising from a commercial-scale cocaine and cannabis conspiracy, holding the sentences were justified and not manifestly excessive.
Williamson, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 548 (23 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld Daniel Williamson’s seven-year-four-month sentence for ten blackmail offences, correcting the guideline category but finding no manifest excess.
Worrall & Ors, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 632 (23 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld sentences for a large-scale cocaine and cannabis conspiracy, refusing renewed applications against sentence from four defendants.
O'Brien, R (On the Application Of) v HM Assistant Coroner for Sefton, Knowlsey and St Helens [2026] EWCA Civ 499 (22 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal allowed a challenge to an inquest scope decision, holding the coroner’s causation assessment was premature and irrational.
Welsh, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 595 (17 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal upheld a 42-month sentence for coercive control, dangerous driving, and driving while disqualified, and clarified the disqualification order.
Johnson, R. v [2026] EWCA Crim 549 (17 April 2026)
The Court of Appeal increased Derek Johnson’s sentence on an Attorney General’s reference, finding the original term unduly lenient in a child sexual abuse case.
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