The defendant appealed his sentence after conviction for making indeent photographs and pseudo-photographs, saying tha imposition of a restraining order in addition to other sentences was incorrect.
Held: The 2003 Act had brought in an extended definition of ‘serious sexual harm’. However at the time when the order wa smposed, the power to make it had been repealed.
Judges:
Beatson J
Citations:
[2005] EWCA Crim 30, Times 03-Mar-2005
Links:
Statutes:
Sexual Offences Act 2003, Sex Offenders Act 1997, Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000
Jurisdiction:
England and Wales
Crime
Updated: 28 June 2022; Ref: scu.221585