Public Prosecutor v G: Sentencing for Rape and Outraging Modesty

In Public Prosecutor v G, the High Court of Singapore sentenced G to 12 years imprisonment and 12 strokes of the cane for each of two rape charges, and two years imprisonment and two strokes of the cane for outraging modesty. The court, presided over by Justice Choo Han Teck, considered the seriousness of the offenses, the accused's previous convictions, and the use of a knife during the commission of the crimes. The sentences for the rape charges were ordered to run concurrently, while the sentence for outraging modesty was ordered to run consecutively.

1. Case Overview

1.1 Court

High Court

1.2 Outcome

Accused sentenced to imprisonment and caning.

1.3 Case Type

Criminal

1.4 Judgment Type

Grounds of Decision

1.5 Jurisdiction

Singapore

1.6 Description

G was sentenced to imprisonment and caning for rape and outraging modesty. The court considered previous convictions and the use of a knife in the offenses.

1.7 Decision Date

2. Parties and Outcomes

Party NameRoleTypeOutcomeOutcome TypeCounsels
Public ProsecutorProsecutionGovernment AgencyJudgment for ProsecutionWon
Derek Kang of Attorney-General’s Chambers
Janet Wang of Attorney-General’s Chambers
GDefendantIndividualAccused sentencedLost

3. Judges

Judge NameTitleDelivered Judgment
Choo Han TeckJudgeYes

4. Counsels

Counsel NameOrganization
Derek KangAttorney-General’s Chambers
Janet WangAttorney-General’s Chambers

4. Facts

  1. The accused was charged with two offences of rape and one offence of outraging modesty.
  2. The first rape charge involved the accused's niece.
  3. The second rape charge involved a girl acquainted with the accused.
  4. A knife was used to intimidate the second victim.
  5. The accused had previous convictions for public gaming, robbery, theft, and possession of controlled drugs.
  6. The accused stated he had outstanding charges he wanted the court to consider for sentencing.

5. Formal Citations

  1. Public Prosecutor v G, CC 14/2003, [2003] SGHC 63

6. Timeline

DateEvent
Rape committed near a school.
Rape and outraging modesty committed in flat.
Judgment issued.

7. Legal Issues

  1. Sentencing
    • Outcome: The court sentenced the accused to imprisonment and caning, declining to take outstanding charges into account.
    • Category: Procedural

8. Remedies Sought

  1. Imprisonment
  2. Caning

9. Cause of Actions

  • Rape
  • Outraging Modesty

10. Practice Areas

  • Criminal Procedure

11. Industries

  • No industries specified

12. Cited Cases

Case NameCourtAffirmedCitationJurisdictionSignificance
No cited cases

13. Applicable Rules

Rule Name
No applicable rules

14. Applicable Statutes

Statute NameJurisdiction
Penal CodeSingapore
s 376(2)(a) of the Penal Code, Ch 224Singapore
s 354A(1) of the Penal CodeSingapore

15. Key Terms and Keywords

15.1 Key Terms

  • Rape
  • Outraging modesty
  • Sentencing
  • Outstanding charges
  • Previous convictions

15.2 Keywords

  • Rape
  • Outraging Modesty
  • Sentencing
  • Criminal Law
  • Singapore

17. Areas of Law

Area NameRelevance Score
Criminal Law95
Sexual Offences90
Sentencing85
Criminal Procedure70
Offences60
Theft30
Criminal Revision20

16. Subjects

  • Criminal Law
  • Sentencing