19 May 2021
P (CA380/2020) v R [2021] NZCA 198
- Citation
- [2021] NZCA 198
- Court
- Court of Appeal
The Court dismissed the appeal and affirmed preventive detention because the Judge correctly applied s87(2) and s87(4): prior possession and distribution of objectionable material were properly regarded as showing an ingrained, escalating pattern relevant to future risk; the appellant had not meaningfully addressed causes of offending or engaged in treatment despite opportunities; ESO and a finite sentence would not adequately protect the community given the high risk and minimisation of offending; preventive detention therefore was the appropriate, discretionary sentence.