The King v Jonathan Hutton
Neutral Citation No. [2024] NICA 19
Delivered , Keegan LCJ (delivering the judgment of the court)
At paragraph [58] of this judgment the Court of Appeal, without suggesting an unduly mechanistic approach, has set out guidance to assist sentencing judges when dealing with multiple offence, multiple victim cases.
Application to appeal a sentence of 12 years imprisonment – variety of sexual offences – two young female victims – totality – transparency - a sentence in the region of 11-12 years held to be appropriate - appeal dismissed