JUDGMENTS

[Sentence-the applicant pleaded guilty to three charge: 1st charge, outraging the modesty of his step-daughter, aged 13 to 14 years, contrary to section 354B of the Penal Code (3 years imprisonment); 2nd charge, observing and video recording his naked 16 year-old step daughter in her bedroom in the family home as she dressed following bathing, contrary to section 377H of the Penal Code (8 months imprisonment, consecutive to the 1st charge); and 3rd charge , consumption of Methylamphetamine, contrary to section 6 (b) of the Misuse of Drugs Act ($1,500 fine- payment forthwith, 3 months’ imprisonment in default.)

Appeal against sentence allowed: 2nd charge, the sentence of 8 months’ imprisonment was quashed and a sentence of 4 months’ imprisonment substituted, to be served consecutively to the sentence imposed on the 1st charge; the Court regretted the destruction by the prosecution of the recording and all copies prior to the hearing, albeit pursuant to an order of the judge sought by the prosecution; 3rd charge, the judge having made no enquiries as to the applicant’s means, the Court quashed the order that in default of payment of the fine, the applicant serve a sentence of 3 months imprisonment, to be served consecutively to the other sentences]