An extended sentence of 12 years, comprising a custodial term of nine years and an extension period of three years, was appropriate in the case of an offender who had committed a sustained and violent rape of another male.
A sentence of six years’ imprisonment imposed for rape was replaced with a sentence of four years’ imprisonment as the standard five year starting point identified in the sentencing guidelines had not been followed.
The Court of Appeal gave guidelines for imposing extended periods of licence under s.85 Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000.
