R v Large [2021] NSWDC 429

R v Large [2021] NSWDC 429

Given the seriousness of the offences, the number, nature and age of victims depicted in the child abuse material, aggravating prior offending, mandatory minimum requirements, and lack of insight and empathy by the offender, a sentence of imprisonment is the only appropriate course, with the imposition of a single aggregate sentence reflecting both distribution and possession offences, discounted for utilitarian value and cooperation.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Defendant: Geoffrey Lyle Large
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
20 August 2021
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment.
Legal Topics
Child Sex Offences, Child Abuse Material, Crimes Using Carriage Service, Sentencing, Distribution of Child Abuse Material, Possession of Child Abuse Material
Criminal Law Child Sex Offences Child Abuse Material Crimes Using Carriage Service Sentencing Distribution of Child Abuse Material Possession of Child Abuse Material

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Geoffrey Lyle Large

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for offences of distribution and possession of child abuse material
  2. 2 Application of mandatory minimum sentences for repeat child sexual abuse offender
  3. 3 Assessment of objective and subjective seriousness of offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the seriousness of the offences, the number, nature and age of victims depicted in the child abuse material, aggravating prior offending, mandatory minimum requirements, and lack of insight and empathy by the offender, a sentence of imprisonment is the only appropriate course, with the imposition of a single aggregate sentence reflecting both distribution and possession offences, discounted for utilitarian value and cooperation.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced to imprisonment.

Orders

  • Convicted of sequence 4 offence (distribution).
  • Convicted of sequence 6 offence (possession).