[2025] EWCA Crim 1470

For the offender, Mr Levine, who did not represent the offender in the court below, has said all that could possibly be said on the offender's behalf. He submits that the sentence is not unduly lenient. The judge was entitled to decide that the offences fell within Category 3B and so did not start too low. None of the statutory aggravating features applied and there was no evidence of severe psychological harm. The offender is a 29-year-old man, 26 at the time of the offences, of positive good character and in all the circumstances the sentence imposed was proportionate and reasonable. If we are convinced that the sentence was unduly lenient, Mr Levine submits that we should exercise restraint and should not intervene or, if we do, should not intervene more than absolutely necessary.