Cox v The Queen

The applicant, Cox, appealed against a sentence imposed by a sentencing judge. The appeal concerned the severity of the sentence for an offence related to indecent assault.

The Court was required to determine whether the sentence imposed was manifestly excessive or inadequate, and whether there were any grounds for interference with the sentencing judge's decision. Specifically, the Court considered whether the sentence adequately reflected the need for deterrence in light of the prevalence of mobile phones capable of recording images.

The Court reasoned that the sentencing judge was correct to consider the need for general deterrence, particularly given the widespread availability of mobile phones for recording such conduct. The Court found that no issue of principle was raised by the appeal and concluded that, in all the circumstances, the starting point and the ultimate sentence were not manifestly excessive.

Accordingly, the Court refused permission to appeal and dismissed the appeal.