The King v Jacek Pacyno
The Court of Appeal sets out guidance in relation to offences conducted over the internet which involve engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child or causing or inciting children to engage in sexual activity. The fact that there is no direct physical contact does not alter the seriousness of such offending and the need for condign punishment.
DPP Reference to review a three year probation order – pleas of guilty in respect of a range of sexual offences against children online – whether sentence unduly lenient – delay – Reference allowed – probation order quashed and substituted with 18 months imprisonment.