Ong, R. v [2000] EWCA Crim 92 (02 October 2000)

Ong, R. v [2000] EWCA Crim 92 (02 October 2000)

The sentence of four years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's role as organiser in a sophisticated conspiracy with substantial potential financial gain and public impact; the sentencing judge was entitled to consider the motive and context, and disparity with co-defendants was justified by their lesser roles and cooperation.

Citation
[2000] EWCA Crim 92
Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Chee Kew Ong
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 October 2000
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence
Outcome
application for leave to appeal against sentence refused
Legal Topics
Conspiracy, Public Nuisance, Sentencing, Betting Fraud, Disparity in Sentencing
Criminal Law Conspiracy Public Nuisance Sentencing Betting Fraud Disparity in Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Chee Kew Ong

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Application for Leave to Appeal Against Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence of four years' imprisonment for conspiracy to cause a public nuisance was manifestly excessive
  2. 2 Whether the sentencing judge erred in considering the motive and potential financial gain behind the offence
  3. 3 Whether there was unjustified disparity between the applicant's sentence and those of co-defendants

Ratio Decidendi

The sentence of four years' imprisonment was not manifestly excessive given the applicant's role as organiser in a sophisticated conspiracy with substantial potential financial gain and public impact; the sentencing judge was entitled to consider the motive and context, and disparity with co-defendants was justified by their lesser roles and cooperation.

Court Disposition

application for leave to appeal against sentence refused