Smith, R. v
It was not necessary to make the SOPO of indeterminate length; aligning its duration with the notification requirement was appropriate given the facts.
- Parties
- Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: Paul Smith
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 31 July 2009
- Procedural Posture
- Criminal Appeal / Judgment
- Outcome
- appeal allowed in part
- Legal Topics
- Sexual Offences Prevention Order, Duration of SOPO, Notification Requirements, Indecent Images of Children
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Parties
Regina
Prosecution
Paul Smith
Appellant
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether an indefinite sexual offences prevention order is necessary or excessive
- 2 Whether the SOPO duration should align with notification requirements
Ratio Decidendi
It was not necessary to make the SOPO of indeterminate length; aligning its duration with the notification requirement was appropriate given the facts.
Court Disposition
appeal allowed in part
Orders
- The indefinite SOPO is quashed and replaced with an order of identical terms lasting 10 years, matching the notification requirement.
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