AG v T [2017] JRC 161 (02 October 2017)

AG v T [2017] JRC 161 (02 October 2017)

Sentences for sexual offences must be increased to reflect the seriousness of the crimes and their effect on victims, as past sentences are no longer considered adequate by the community.

Citation
[2017] JRC 161
Parties
Prosecutor: Attorney General; Defendant: Defendant
Jurisdiction
Jersey
Judgment Date
02 October 2017
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
conviction and sentence imposed
Legal Topics
Sexual Offences, Sentencing, Compensation Order, Restraining Order, Notification Requirements

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Parties

Attorney General

Prosecutor

Defendant

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

  1. 1 Appropriate sentencing for sexual offences
  2. 2 Application of notification and restraining orders
  3. 3 Compensation to victims

Ratio Decidendi

Sentences for sexual offences must be increased to reflect the seriousness of the crimes and their effect on victims, as past sentences are no longer considered adequate by the community.

Court Disposition

conviction and sentence imposed

Orders

  • Defendant sentenced to 8 years' imprisonment (concurrent sentences on all counts)
  • Notification requirements to last 10 years from date of sentence