[2008] EWCA Crim 2894

A sentence of 10 years' imprisonment for rape, with an indefinite requirement to comply with the notification provisions under the Sexual Offences Act 2003, was not manifestly excessive given the aggravating features of the offence, despite exceeding the sentencing guidelines. The guidelines were to be treated as a guideline only, as a mechanistic approach could produce sentences that were inappropriate.

CA (Crim Div) (Hallett LJ DBE, Foskett J, Judge Morris QC)

31/10/2008