Subryan, R v [2009] NICC 4 (30 January 2009)

Subryan, R v [2009] NICC 4 (30 January 2009)

Given the gravity, escalation, and sexual motivation of the offences, substantial consecutive sentences are required to reflect overall criminality and protect the public, but a life sentence is not imposed due to absence of previous sexual offences. Deportation is recommended and a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and Article 26 licence are imposed.

Citation
[2009] NICC 4
Parties
Prosecution: The Queen; Defendant: Ryan Subryan
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
30 January 2009
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing Judgment
Outcome
Convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Rape, Kidnapping, Indecent Assault, Threats to Kill, Sentencing, Sexual Offences Prevention Order, Deportation Recommendation
Criminal Law Sexual Offences Rape Kidnapping Indecent Assault Threats to Kill Sentencing Sexual Offences Prevention Order +1 more

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Parties

The Queen

Prosecution

Ryan Subryan

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple sexual and violent offences
  2. 2 Whether to impose a life sentence for rape
  3. 3 Whether to recommend deportation

Ratio Decidendi

Given the gravity, escalation, and sexual motivation of the offences, substantial consecutive sentences are required to reflect overall criminality and protect the public, but a life sentence is not imposed due to absence of previous sexual offences. Deportation is recommended and a Sexual Offences Prevention Order and Article 26 licence are imposed.

Court Disposition

Convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • 3 years' imprisonment for threats to kill (B)
  • 4 years' imprisonment for kidnapping (B), concurrent with above