Judgment
Tony O’Connell Ebanks – Judgment
Crim App 0004/2022 · 2023-12-12
Indecent assault, contrary to section 132 of the Penal Code (2019 Revision); Competence of child witness; Failure to apply Youth Justice Act safeguards; Inadequate judicial reasoning; Conviction upheld despite procedural irregularities; Sentence of 8 years upheld
Full metadata
| Cause Number | Crim App 0004/2022 |
|---|---|
| Court | CICA (Crim) |
| Judge | Goldring P, Martin JA, Moses JA |
| Parties | Tony O’Connell Ebanks – Judgment |
| Judgment Date | 2023-12-12 |
| Subject | Indecent assault, contrary to section 132 of the Penal Code (2019 Revision); Competence of child witness; Failure to apply Youth Justice Act safeguards; Inadequate judicial reasoning; Conviction upheld despite procedural irregularities; Sentence of 8 years upheld |
| Filename (current) | 23-12-12_tony_oconnell_ebanks_v_the_king_-_judgment.pdf |
Legislation cited
| Statute | Sections cited | Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Penal Code | 132 | 2 |
| Youth Justice Act | 17 | 2 |
| Court of Appeal Act | 9 | 1 |
| Evidence Act | 33C (3)(a)(iii) | 1 |
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