SC, R. v

SC, R. v

The interests of justice required a reduction in the loss of liberty due to the appellant's youth, good character, and the late guilty plea which spared the victim from attending court. The sentence was reduced to two years and four months to avoid a lifelong obligation to sign the sexual offenders register.

Parties
Prosecution: Regina; Appellant: SC
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
19 April 2011
Procedural Posture
Criminal Appeal / Judgment
Outcome
appeal allowed in part
Legal Topics
Sentencing, Sexual Offences, Young Offenders
Criminal Law Sentencing Sexual Offences Young Offenders

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Parties

Regina

Prosecution

SC

Appellant

Procedural Posture

Criminal Appeal / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the sentence imposed for sexual activity with a child was excessive
  2. 2 Whether sufficient credit was given for the guilty plea and mitigating factors

Ratio Decidendi

The interests of justice required a reduction in the loss of liberty due to the appellant's youth, good character, and the late guilty plea which spared the victim from attending court. The sentence was reduced to two years and four months to avoid a lifelong obligation to sign the sexual offenders register.

Court Disposition

appeal allowed in part

Orders

  • Sentence reduced to two years and four months' detention in a Young Offender Institution
  • Appellant to sign the sexual offenders register for a decade