The defendant appealed his sentence for the rape of a child under 13.
Held: In setting the sentence, the judge had referred to consultation guidelines issued by the Sentencing Guidelines Council. The applicable guide case was Millberry until and unless the consultation was concluded and new guidance given. The sentence was reduced to the starting point, eight years.
Judges:
Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers LCJ, hedley J, Pitchers J
Citations:
Times 26-Mar-2007
Statutes:
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Citing:
Cited – Millberry, Morganian, Lackenby v Regina CACD 9-Dec-2002
The Court gave detailed guidelines on sentencing for offences of rape, following a report from the sentencing advisory panel.
Held: The court outlined the base sentences for single and multiple offences of rape, listing aggravating and . .
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Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 09 December 2022; Ref: scu.253205