R v Bligh (a pseudonym) [2019] NSWDC 721

R v Bligh (a pseudonym) [2019] NSWDC 721

Given the seriousness of the offence of aggravated sexual intercourse with a person under ten years of age, and the absence of special circumstances, a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years and 6 months is appropriate, factoring in a 25% discount for an early plea.

Parties
Crown: Regina; Offender: Bligh (a pseudonym)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
07 November 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentence
Outcome
Imprisonment for 6 years with a non-parole period of 4 years 6 months.
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Child Sexual Abuse
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Child Sexual Abuse

Case Brief

Summary, issues, holding and outcome

More case intelligence is available

Unlock the full research layer for this judgment.

Full judgment text Downloadable case file Legal principles 4 Authorities cited 5 Party arguments 2 Amounts and remedies 2
Sign in to unlock

Parties

Regina

Crown

Bligh (a pseudonym)

Offender

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Sentencing for aggravated sexual intercourse with a person under ten years of age
  2. 2 Assessment of objective seriousness
  3. 3 Existence of special circumstances for parole

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offence of aggravated sexual intercourse with a person under ten years of age, and the absence of special circumstances, a sentence of 6 years' imprisonment with a non-parole period of 4 years and 6 months is appropriate, factoring in a 25% discount for an early plea.

Court Disposition

Imprisonment for 6 years with a non-parole period of 4 years 6 months.

Orders

  • Imprisonment for 6 years from 15 June 2019 to 14 June 2025.
  • Non-parole period of 4 years and 6 months, expiring 14 December 2023.