[Sentence – Outraging modesty, s.354 Penal Code CAP 22 – Serious breach of trust between victim (aged 11) and appellant (aged 60) – Maximum sentence only appropriate for the worst cases – Appellant entitled to one-third plea of guilty for early plea – Sentence of 4 years imprisonment reduced to 3 years. ]

BENJAMIN BIN HAJI ARIP v PUBLIC PROSECUTOR

COACM/5/2021

Decision date: 7 June 2021