Perrett, R v

Perrett, R v

Sexual acts committed by the applicant against a boy under 16 constituted indecent assault under s.15 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956, regardless of the victim's perceived enjoyment or gender of the offender. The sentence imposed was appropriate, reflecting the seriousness, persistence, and aggravating factors, and was not manifestly excessive or wrong in law.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Applicant: Danielle Gillian Perrett
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
14 February 2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence
Outcome
permission to appeal against conviction and sentence refused
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Indecent Assault, Historic Offences, Sentencing Guidelines, Appeal Procedure
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Indecent Assault Historic Offences Sentencing Guidelines Appeal Procedure

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

Danielle Gillian Perrett

Applicant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Renewed Application for Permission to Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether conviction under s.15 Sexual Offences Act 1956 for indecent assault of a boy under 16 was proper given the facts and legal arguments
  2. 2 Whether the sentence of 4 years and 9 months imprisonment was manifestly excessive or wrong in law

Ratio Decidendi

Sexual acts committed by the applicant against a boy under 16 constituted indecent assault under s.15 of the Sexual Offences Act 1956, regardless of the victim's perceived enjoyment or gender of the offender. The sentence imposed was appropriate, reflecting the seriousness, persistence, and aggravating factors, and was not manifestly excessive or wrong in law.

Court Disposition

permission to appeal against conviction and sentence refused

Orders

  • No loss of time order made
  • Transcript of judgment to be provided to applicant