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
Legal Issues
- 1 Appropriate sentencing for sexual offences
- 2 Application of notification and restraining orders
- 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
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