The defendant appealed against his sentence of four years for breach of a sex offender order. The breach was committed when he was seen pushing the pram of a two year old boy, but there was no suggestion that he had ever been a danger to boys of any age.
Held: The sentences was wholly excessive. The sentence was suspended pending further reports. The offender had worked very hard in an effort to address his offending behaviour and the reports recommended continuation of treatment he was receiving.
Citations:
[2003] EWCA Crim 2489
Criminal Sentencing
Updated: 14 May 2022; Ref: scu.245158