R v RJ (CO 22/2019) [2021] SCSC 990 (13 September 2021)

R v RJ (CO 22/2019) [2021] SCSC 990 (13 September 2021)

Given the aggravating factors of the accused's age, relationship to the victim's family, repeated acts, and lack of remorse, a custodial sentence of 8 years is warranted to reflect the seriousness of the offence and serve as a deterrent.

Citation
[2021] SCSC 990
Parties
Prosecution: The Republic; Accused: RJ
Court
Supreme Court
Jurisdiction
Seychelles
Judgment Date
13 September 2021
Case Number
CO 22/2019
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
convicted and sentenced
Legal Topics
Sexual Assault, Sentencing, Child Protection
Source Language
English
Criminal Law Sexual Assault Sentencing Child Protection

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Parties

The Republic

Prosecution

RJ

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for sexual assault of a minor
  2. 2 Aggravating and mitigating factors in sentencing for sexual offences

Ratio Decidendi

Given the aggravating factors of the accused's age, relationship to the victim's family, repeated acts, and lack of remorse, a custodial sentence of 8 years is warranted to reflect the seriousness of the offence and serve as a deterrent.

Court Disposition

convicted and sentenced

Orders

  • The accused is sentenced to 8 years imprisonment on Count 1.
  • Time spent in remand to count towards sentence.