AG -v- W [2014] JRC 135 (20 June 2014)

Concurrent sentences are appropriate as offences arose from one set of facts; 3 years' imprisonment is justified for indecent assaults given seriousness, breach of trust, and absence of exceptional circumstances; notification requirements to last 5 years before application for removal.

Citation: [2014] JRC 135
Parties: Defendant: Defendant; Prosecution: Attorney General
Jurisdiction: Jersey
Judgment Date: 20 June 2014
Procedural Posture: Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome: defendant sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment; notification requirements imposed for 5 years; issue of costs adjourned
Legal Topics: Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Child Protection, Notification Requirements

Criminal Law Sexual Offences Sentencing Child Protection Notification Requirements

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Parties

Defendant

Attorney General

Prosecution

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

1 appropriate sentence for indecent assault and procuring acts of gross indecency
2 application of notification requirements under Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010
3 whether sentences should be concurrent or consecutive

Ratio Decidendi

Court Disposition

defendant sentenced to 3 years' imprisonment; notification requirements imposed for 5 years; issue of costs adjourned

Orders

3 years' imprisonment on counts 7-10, 18 months' imprisonment on counts 11-12, all concurrent
notification requirements under Article 5(2) of Sex Offenders (Jersey) Law 2010 for 5 years