Public Prosecutor v CEP: Abetment by Conspiracy to Commit Rape Sentencing
In Public Prosecutor v CEP, the High Court of Singapore sentenced CEP to 3 years' imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to abetment by conspiracy to commit rape. The court, presided over by Justice Aedit Abdullah, considered the vulnerability of the victim, the violation of her home, and the accused's plea of guilt, while also accounting for his prior similar antecedents and another charge taken into consideration.
1. Case Overview
1.1 Court
General Division of the High Court1.2 Outcome
Accused sentenced to 3 years’ imprisonment.
1.3 Case Type
Criminal
1.4 Judgment Type
Sentencing remarks
1.5 Jurisdiction
Singapore
1.6 Description
CEP pleaded guilty to abetment by conspiracy to commit rape. The court sentenced him to 3 years' imprisonment, considering the victim's vulnerability and violation of her home.
1.7 Decision Date
2. Parties and Outcomes
| Party Name | Role | Type | Outcome | Outcome Type | Counsels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Prosecutor | Prosecution | Government Agency | Sentence imposed | Won | Ang Siok Chen of Attorney-General’s Chambers Chee Ee Ling of Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| CEP | Defendant | Individual | Sentence imposed | Lost |
3. Judges
| Judge Name | Title | Delivered Judgment |
|---|---|---|
| Aedit Abdullah | Judge of the High Court | Yes |
4. Counsels
| Counsel Name | Organization |
|---|---|
| Ang Siok Chen | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Chee Ee Ling | Attorney-General’s Chambers |
| Nakoorsha bin Abdul Kadir | Nakoorsha Law Corporation |
| Rasveen Kaur | Nakoorsha Law Corporation |
| Michelle Tang | Nakoorsha Law Corporation |
4. Facts
- The accused pleaded guilty to abetment by conspiracy to commit rape.
- The victim was unconscious, naked, and blindfolded during the attempted rape.
- The attempted rape occurred in the victim’s own home.
- The accused had similar antecedents and another charge was taken into consideration.
- The accused was not the primary instigator of the offence.
5. Formal Citations
- Public Prosecutor v CEP, Criminal Case No 3 of 2022, [2022] SGHC 15
6. Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| Judgment delivered |
7. Legal Issues
- Sentencing Principles
- Outcome: The court adopted the framework laid down in Ng Kean Meng Terence v PP [2017] 2 SLR 449 for sentencing after trial in rape cases.
- Category: Substantive
- Related Cases:
- [2017] 2 SLR 449
- Mitigation
- Outcome: The court considered the accused's plea of guilt as a mitigating factor.
- Category: Substantive
8. Remedies Sought
- Imprisonment
9. Cause of Actions
- Abetment by conspiracy to commit rape
- Outrage of modesty
10. Practice Areas
- Criminal Law
11. Industries
- No industries specified
12. Cited Cases
| Case Name | Court | Affirmed | Citation | Jurisdiction | Significance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ng Kean Meng Terence v PP | Court of Appeal | Yes | [2017] 2 SLR 449 | Singapore | Cited as guidance for sentencing after trial in rape cases. |
13. Applicable Rules
| Rule Name |
|---|
| No applicable rules |
14. Applicable Statutes
| Statute Name | Jurisdiction |
|---|---|
| Penal Code (Cap 224, 2008 Rev Ed) s 375(1)(a) | Singapore |
| Penal Code (Cap 224, 2008 Rev Ed) s 375(2) | Singapore |
| Penal Code (Cap 224, 2008 Rev Ed) s 116 | Singapore |
| Penal Code s 354(1) | Singapore |
15. Key Terms and Keywords
15.1 Key Terms
- Abetment
- Conspiracy
- Rape
- Sentencing
- Mitigation
- Vulnerability
- Matrimonial home
15.2 Keywords
- Abetment
- Conspiracy
- Rape
- Sentencing
- Singapore
- Criminal Law
17. Areas of Law
| Area Name | Relevance Score |
|---|---|
| Criminal Procedure and Sentencing | 95 |
| Rape | 95 |
| Criminal Procedure | 90 |
| Sexual Offences | 90 |
| Criminal Law | 90 |
| Conspiracy | 80 |
| Criminal Revision | 30 |
| Criminal Appeals | 10 |
| Cheating | 10 |
16. Subjects
- Criminal Law
- Sentencing