An offence of sexual assault, although a bad offence within its category, did not justify the imposition of an extended sentence. A sentence of two years’ imprisonment was substituted.
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An offence of sexual assault, although a bad offence within its category, did not justify the imposition of an extended sentence. A sentence of two years’ imprisonment was substituted.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2003 Sch.15A DRAFTING EXTENDED SENTENCES RESIDENT OF CARE HOME CARRYING OUT VIOLENT SEXUAL ATTACK ON SOCIAL SERVICES MANAGER s.227 s.227(2) s.227(2)(a) SENTENCE LENGTH SENTENCING SENTENCING GUIDELINES SEXUAL ASSAULT SEXUAL OFFENCES SEXUAL OFFENCES PREVENTION ORDERS
A total sentence of seven years’ imprisonment with an extended licence period of two years imposed on an offender following his pleas of guilty to three counts of sexual assault was manifestly excessive and was reduced to six years’ imprisonment; further, the extended licence period was not warranted.
APPROPRIATE TOTAL SENTENCE FOR THREE OFFENCES OF SEXUAL ASSAULT APPROPRIATENESS OF EXTENDED LICENCE PERIOD CRIMINAL JUSTICE ACT 2003 Sch.15A EXTENDED SENTENCES LICENCE PERIODS s.227(2) s.240 s.3 SENTENCING SEXUAL ASSAULT SEXUAL OFFENCES TOTALITY OF SENTENCE