REGINA v Bilal SKAF; REGINA v Mohammed SKAF [2006] NSWSC 394

REGINA v Bilal SKAF; REGINA v Mohammed SKAF [2006] NSWSC 394

Given the extreme seriousness of the offences and the roles played by both offenders, lengthy terms of imprisonment are appropriate. The sentences must be partially concurrent and partially cumulative to existing sentences to avoid infringing the principle of totality. Aggravating factors, especially substantial emotional harm and the planned nature of the offences, mandate significant sentences.

Parties
Offender: Bilal Skaf; Offender: Mohammed Skaf; Prosecution: REGINA (the Crown)
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
28 July 2006
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction on Retrial
Outcome
offenders sentenced
Legal Topics
Aggravated Sexual Intercourse Without Consent, Aiding and Abetting, Sentencing, Crimes (sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
Criminal Law Aggravated Sexual Intercourse Without Consent Aiding and Abetting Sentencing Crimes (sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

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Parties

Bilal Skaf

Offender

Mohammed Skaf

Offender

REGINA (the Crown)

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing After Conviction on Retrial

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentences for aggravated sexual assault without consent in company
  2. 2 Appropriate sentence for aiding and abetting aggravated sexual assault
  3. 3 Applicability of aggravating factors under s21A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999

Ratio Decidendi

Given the extreme seriousness of the offences and the roles played by both offenders, lengthy terms of imprisonment are appropriate. The sentences must be partially concurrent and partially cumulative to existing sentences to avoid infringing the principle of totality. Aggravating factors, especially substantial emotional harm and the planned nature of the offences, mandate significant sentences.

Court Disposition

offenders sentenced

Orders

  • Bilal Skaf: Seventeen years' imprisonment for the first offence of aggravated sexual assault without consent, from 12 February 2021 to 11 February 2038, with a non parole period from 12 February 2021 to 11 February 2032.
  • Bilal Skaf: Fourteen years' imprisonment for the second offence of aggravated sexual intercourse without consent, from 12 February 2025 to 11 February 2039, with a non parole period from 12 February 2025 to 11 February 2033.