AG v Laffoley [2022] JRC 128 (06 June 2022)

JUDGMENT THE BAILIFF: 1. We will give our reasons for our decision in a written judgment that will follow subsequently, and we will simply at this point deal with the final sentence and orders in this matter.

2. We agree that the period before which the defendant can apply to be released from the provisions of the Sex Offenders Register should be one of 20 years. With regard to the restraining order, we think in the circumstances of this case it is correct to impose a period of 20 years and we make the restraining order in the terms read out by the Crown Advocate during the course of this hearing. We do not propose to read them again.

3. We order the forfeiture and destruction of the telephones as requested by the Crown and we do not make any order for contribution to costs.

4. We agree with the general approach of the Crown in terms of sentence, that the breach of the restraining orders justify concurrent sentences with regard to each other but consecutive sentences with regard to the IIOC offending. We have made some variations both to the starting points and indeed to the finishing points which we will now set out, but the reasons, as I have said, will be explained in a judgment that will be delivered subsequently.

5. For the breach of the restraining orders, from a starting point of 4½ years' imprisonment, we agree with the Crown that the sentences should be 3½ years' imprisonment.

6. With regard to Count 1 on the Second Indictment the sentence is 6 years' imprisonment. With regard to Count 2 the sentence is 2 years and 3 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 3 the sentence is 9 months imprisonment. With regard to Count 5 the sentence is 2½years imprisonment. With regard to Count 6 the sentence is 15 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 8 (we have previously dealt with Count 7 - being the breach of the restraining order) the sentence is 6 years' imprisonment. With regard to Count 9 the sentence is 2 years and 3 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 10 the sentence is 9 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 11 the sentence is 15 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 12 the sentence is 6 years' imprisonment. With regard to Count 13 the sentence is 2 years 3 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 14 the sentence is 9 months' imprisonment. With regard to Count 15 the sentence is 15 months imprisonment.

7. Those sentences are concurrent other that the breach of restraining orders which are consecutive making a total of 9 years and 6 months' imprisonment. Authorities Protection of Children (Jersey) Law 1994. Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010. AG v Le Gallais [2021] (1) JLR 24. AG v Godson and Crowley [2013] JRC 091 . AG v N [2011] JRC 157 . AG v N [2013] JRC 052 . AG v Laffoley [2017] JRC 058 . R v Smith and Ors [2012] 1 Cr App R (S) 82 . Police Chiefs' Council Sentencing Levels. Page Last Updated: 11 Jul 2022 Back to top About JLIB Accessibility Contacts Disclaimer Feedback Privacy policy Site map © Jersey Legal Information Board 2001- This website is not compatible with your web browser. You should install a newer browser . If you live in Jersey and need help upgrading call the States of Jersey web team on 440099. BAILII: Copyright Policy | Disclaimers | Privacy Policy | Feedback | Donate to BAILII