PP v Pok Raymond: Sexual Offences Against Minors - Rape, Carnal Connection, and Fellatio
In Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond, the High Court of Singapore convicted Pok Raymond on six charges, including rape, carnal connection, and fellatio involving minors. The court sentenced him to imprisonment and caning, emphasizing the need to protect young persons from adult predators. The judgment was delivered on 2003-02-04 by Justice Tay Yong Kwang.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused convicted and sentenced to imprisonment and caning.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Pok Raymond was convicted of multiple sexual offences against minors, including rape and carnal connection. The High Court sentenced him to imprisonment and caning.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Conviction | Won | Tan Kiat Pheng, Majory Yeoh |
| Pok Raymond | Defendant | Individual | Conviction | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Tay Yong Kwang | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Tan Kiat Pheng | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Majory Yeoh | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
4. Facts
- Accused used Internet chat rooms to find young girls.
- Accused offered money to girls in exchange for intimacy.
- Accused engaged in sexual acts with minors, including rape and carnal connection.
- Accused threatened to post nude photographs of victims on the Internet.
- One victim contracted a sexually transmitted disease.
- Accused deceived victims about payment.
- Accused filmed some of the encounters without consent.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Pok Raymond, CC 1 of 2003, [2003] SGHC 18
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused committed fellatio with AL at East Coast Park. | |
| Accused had carnal connection with AL at a staircase of a block of HDB flats. | |
| Accused had anal intercourse with AL in his flat. | |
| AL ended the relationship with the Accused. | |
| Accused convicted by a General Court Martial of the Singapore Armed Forces. | |
| Accused raped LL at a staircase of a multi-storey carpark in Jurong. | |
| Accused raped HQ at a staircase of the same multi-storey carpark in Jurong. | |
| Accused raped LL in a hotel in Joo Chiat Road. | |
| Accused raped LL in the same hotel. | |
| Accused raped LL in the same hotel. | |
| Accused sought medical attention for a sexually transmitted disease. | |
| Accused harassed HQ for sex in exchange for nude photographs. | |
| HQ lodged a police report. | |
| Accused was arrested at Joo Chiat Complex. | |
| Judgment issued. |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape
- Outcome: Accused was convicted of rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Carnal Connection
- Outcome: Accused was convicted of carnal connection.
- Category: Substantive
- Fellatio
- Outcome: Accused was convicted of fellatio.
- Category: Substantive
- Sentencing Guidelines
- Outcome: The court considered sentencing guidelines and principles in determining the appropriate sentence.
- Category: Procedural
- Related Cases:
- [1992] 1 SLR 361
- [1998] 1 SLR 801
- [2001] 3 SLR 567
- [1999] 4 SLR 281
- [2001] 2 SLR 412
8. Remedies Sought
- Criminal Prosecution
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
- Sexual Assault
- Exploitation of Minors
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Litigation
11. Industries
- Legal
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chia Kim Heng Frederick v PP | Unspecified | Yes | [1992] 1 SLR 361 | Singapore | Cited for judicial guidelines on sentencing. |
| Lim Hock Hin Kelvin v PP | Unspecified | Yes | [1998] 1 SLR 801 | Singapore | Cited for judicial guidelines on sentencing. |
| Tay Kim Kuan v PP | Unspecified | Yes | [2001] 3 SLR 567 | Singapore | Cited for judicial guidelines on sentencing. |
| PP v Soh Lip Yong | Unspecified | Yes | [1999] 4 SLR 281 | Singapore | Cited for judicial guidelines on sentencing. |
| Adam bin Darsin v PP | Unspecified | Yes | [2001] 2 SLR 412 | Singapore | Cited for judicial guidelines on sentencing. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| section 377 Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 140 (1)(i) Women's Charter | Singapore |
| section 376 (1) Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 376 (2) Penal Code | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Internet chat room
- Minor
- Rape
- Carnal connection
- Fellatio
- Blackmail
- Sexually transmitted disease
- Video camera
- Nude photographs
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Sexual assault
- Minor
- Internet
- Singapore
- Criminal law
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
- Cybercrime
- Sentencing
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
- Statutory Rape
- Cybercrime