Sentence
Lance Melville Percival
Lance Melville Percival (aged 65) was sentenced at Court of Appeal Criminal Division on 24 March 2026 to 20 Years for Rape and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Court of Appeal Criminal Division
- Sentenced
- 24 March 2026
- Sentence
- 20 Years
- Judge
- Lord Justice Stuart-Smith, Mrs Justice O'Farrell and His Honour Judge Marks KC Common Serjeant of London
- Convicted on
- Guilty Plea
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Rape | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Assault by penetration | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
His original sentence✓ Saved term of 12-years and 6-months was increased under Unduly Lenient Sentence scheme. He pleaded guilty to rape, sexual activity with a person with a mental disorder impeding choice, assault by penetration and sexual assault in Surrey between 2021 and 2024.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power; Vulnerable victim