PP v Huang Shiyou: Sexual Assault, Outrage of Modesty, and Attempted Rape of Minors
In Public Prosecutor v Huang Shiyou, the High Court of Singapore convicted Huang Shiyou on five charges, including aggravated outrage of modesty, sexual assault by penetration, and attempted rape, involving two victims, V1 and V2. The court, presided over by Justice Chan Seng Onn, sentenced Huang Shiyou to a total of 32 years imprisonment and caning, considering both mitigating and aggravating factors. The judgment was delivered on 2009-05-21.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
High Court1.2 Outcome
Guilty plea and conviction on all charges; sentenced to 32 years imprisonment and caning.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Grounds of Decision
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Huang Shiyou was convicted of multiple charges, including sexual assault and attempted rape of minors, receiving a 32-year sentence.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Conviction on all charges | Won | Shahla Iqbal, Victor Lim |
| Huang Shiyou | Defendant | Individual | Conviction on all charges | Lost | Chia Kok Seng |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Chan Seng Onn | Judge | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Shahla Iqbal | Attorney-General's Chambers |
| Victor Lim | Attorney-General's Chambers |
| Chia Kok Seng | K S Chia Gurdeep & Param |
4. Facts
- The accused pleaded guilty to five charges including aggravated outrage of modesty, sexual assault, and attempted rape.
- The accused targeted young victims in lifts, threatening them with a penknife.
- The accused forced V1 to perform fellatio and attempted to rape her.
- The accused forced V2 to perform fellatio and touched her vulva.
- The accused's DNA matched samples taken from V1.
- The accused was found to be suffering from Chronic Adjustment Order with depressed mood.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v Huang Shiyou, CC 18/2009, [2009] SGHC 118
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Accused started committing offences | |
| Accused committed offences against V2 | |
| Accused committed offences against V1 | |
| Accused remanded | |
| IMH report was prepared | |
| Judgment delivered |
7. Legal Issues
- Aggravated Outrage of Modesty
- Outcome: The accused was convicted on charges of aggravated outrage of modesty.
- Category: Substantive
- Sexual Assault by Penetration
- Outcome: The accused was convicted on charges of sexual assault by penetration.
- Category: Substantive
- Attempted Rape
- Outcome: The accused was convicted on a charge of attempted rape.
- Category: Substantive
- Sentencing
- Outcome: The court considered mitigating and aggravating factors to determine the appropriate sentence.
- Category: Procedural
- Related Cases:
- PP v UI
8. Remedies Sought
- Imprisonment
- Caning
9. Cause of Actions
- Aggravated Outrage of Modesty
- Sexual Assault by Penetration
- Attempted Rape
- Criminal Intimidation
- Using Criminal Force
- Insulting the Modesty of a Woman
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Assault
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor v UI | Court of Appeal | Yes | PP v UI | Singapore | Cited for the principle that taking into consideration offences increases the sentence for the offences proceeded with. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code (Cap. 224, 2008 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
| section 354A(1) of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 376(1)(a) of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 376(4)(a)(ii) of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 375(1)(a) read with section 375(3)(a)(ii) read with section 511 of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 376(4)(b) of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 354A(2)(b) of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 506 of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 352 of the Penal Code | Singapore |
| section 509 of the Penal Code | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Aggravated Outrage of Modesty
- Sexual Assault by Penetration
- Attempted Rape
- Penknife
- Fellatio
- Victim
- Penal Code
15.2 Keywords
- sexual assault
- outrage of modesty
- attempted rape
- minor
- penal code
- singapore
- criminal law
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
- Sentencing
17. Areas of Law
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences