Roger Yue Jr v Public Prosecutor: Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence for Rape and Sexual Penetration of a Minor
Roger Yue Jr appealed to the Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore against his conviction and sentence by the High Court for two charges of rape of a minor and five charges of sexual penetration of a minor. The Court of Appeal, comprising Andrew Phang Boon Leong JA, Judith Prakash JA, and Steven Chong JA, dismissed the appeal, upholding both the conviction and the global imprisonment term of 25 years.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
Court of Appeal of the Republic of Singapore1.2 Outcome
Appeal Dismissed
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Ex Tempore Judgment
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
Roger Yue Jr appeals against his conviction and sentence for rape and sexual penetration of a minor. The Court of Appeal upholds the conviction and sentence.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Respondent | Government Agency | Appeal Dismissed | Won | Winston Man of Attorney-General’s Chambers David Khoo of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Roger Yue Jr | Appellant | Individual | Appeal Dismissed | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew Phang Boon Leong | Judge of Appeal | Yes |
| Judith Prakash | Judge of Appeal | No |
| Steven Chong | Judge of Appeal | No |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Winston Man | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| David Khoo | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Peter Keith Fernando | Leo Fernando LLC |
| Kavita Pandey | Leo Fernando LLC |
| Renuga Devi | Leo Fernando LLC |
4. Facts
- The appellant was convicted of two charges of rape of a minor under 14 years of age.
- The appellant was convicted of five charges of sexual penetration of a minor under 14 years of age.
- The offences were committed against the same victim.
- The appellant was the victim's coach and mentor.
- The offences were premeditated and involved sexual grooming.
- The victim's testimony was found to be believable and credible.
- The appellant's statement to the police corroborated the victim's testimony.
5. Formal Citations
- Yue Roger Jr v Public Prosecutor, , [2019] SGCA 12
- Yue Roger Jr v Public Prosecutor, Criminal Appeal No 11 of 2018, Criminal Appeal No 11 of 2018
- Public Prosecutor v Yue Roger Jr, , [2018] SGHC 125
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Criminal Appeal No 11 of 2018 filed | |
| High Court convicted Roger Yue Jr of seven charges | |
| High Court sentenced Roger Yue Jr to 25 years imprisonment | |
| Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal |
7. Legal Issues
- Rape of a Minor
- Outcome: The court upheld the conviction for rape of a minor.
- Category: Substantive
- Sexual Penetration of a Minor
- Outcome: The court upheld the conviction for sexual penetration of a minor.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Appeal against Conviction
- Appeal against Sentence
9. Cause of Actions
- Rape
- Sexual Penetration of a Minor
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
- Sentencing
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pram Nair v Public Prosecutor | Court of Appeal | Yes | [2017] 2 SLR 1015 | Singapore | Cited regarding the sentencing approach for offences of sexual penetration of a minor under 14 years of age. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code (Cap 224, 2008 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
| s 375(1)(b) read with s 375(2) of the Penal Code (Cap 224, 2008 Rev Ed) | Singapore |
| s 376A(1)(a)/s 376A(1)(b) read with s 376A(3) of the Penal Code | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Rape
- Sexual Penetration
- Minor
- Conviction
- Sentence
- Statutory Rape
- Sexual Grooming
- Psychiatric Assessment
- Credibility
- Voluntariness
15.2 Keywords
- Rape
- Sexual Penetration
- Minor
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
- Appeal
- Conviction
- Sentence
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Law | 95 |
| Sexual Offences | 95 |
| Sentencing | 90 |
| Criminal Procedure | 90 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sexual Offences
- Sentencing