PP v Wanari bin Kamri: Step-Daughter Rape Case
In Public Prosecutor v Wanari bin Kamri, the High Court of Singapore convicted Wanari bin Kamri of three counts of rape against his step-daughter. The offences occurred between early 2000 and late 2001. The court, presided over by Judicial Commissioner Choo Han Teck, sentenced Kamri to 12 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane. The court found the step-daughter's testimony to be truthful and reliable, and rejected the accused's defense that the acts were consensual.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Guilty
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Wanari bin Kamri was convicted of three counts of rape against his step-daughter. The High Court sentenced him to 12 years imprisonment and 24 strokes of the cane.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Guilty | Won | Eugene Lee Yee Leng of Attorney-General’s Chambers Francis Ng of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Wanari bin Kamri | Defendant | Individual | Guilty | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Choo Han Teck | Judicial Commissioner | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Eugene Lee Yee Leng | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Francis Ng | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
4. Facts
- The accused was charged with three counts of rape against his step-daughter.
- The offences were committed between early 2000 and late 2001.
- The accused's step-daughter testified that the accused first molested her on 22 August 1999.
- The rapes became known after the step-daughter's mother found a love note in the accused's bag.
- The accused confessed to the rapes in his statement to the investigating officer.
- The accused challenged the admissibility of his confessions, alleging threats and promises.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Wanari bin Kamri, CC 52/2002, [2002] SGHC 226
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused first molested A. | |
| First rape occurred in early 2000. | |
| Second rape occurred at the end of 2000. | |
| Third rape occurred. | |
| Accused arrested. | |
| Accused's statement recorded under s 121(1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. | |
| Decision Date |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: The court found the accused guilty of rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Admissibility of Confessions
- Outcome: The court admitted the confessions as evidence.
- Category: Procedural
8. Remedies Sought
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Litigation
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No cited cases | |||||
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure Code | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Rape
- Step-daughter
- Confession
- Voluntary statement
- Penetration
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Criminal law
- Singapore
- High Court
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Sexual Offences | 90 |
| Criminal Procedure | 60 |
| Sentencing | 50 |
| Evidence | 40 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Family Law