[2025]GCA067 - R. Johnson v The Law Officers of the Crown - 17 - September - 2025

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Appeal against sentence — importation of ketamine (Class B) and failure to disclose device access codes (RIPL offences) — whether the sentencing court erred in attributing the full quantity of drugs to the appellant, estimating quantities, and rejecting personal use as mitigation — reaffirmation of Richards guidelines: sentencing based on quantity and role, personal use only mitigating for very small amounts — RIPL offences require immediate custody, deterrence is central, and multiple devices increase seriousness — appeal dismissed, sentences upheld as within proper range.