SAFUAN SAFRI BIN SAIFULBAHRI v Pendakwa Raya
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SAFUAN SAFRI BIN SAIFULBAHRI v Pendakwa Raya is a Court of Appeal (Mahkamah Rayuan) decision dated December 3, 2025 (citation: b-09h-269-10-2024). <p>The accused, a stepfather, was convicted on seven charges of physical sexual assault and sexual communication with minors under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and appealed against sentence only. The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the sentence appeal, emphasizing the need for heavy sentences to deter sexual crimes against children and upholding the Sessions Court sentences confirmed by the High Court for all seven charges across three related appeals.</p> The panel comprised Azmi bin Ariffin, Meor Hashimi bin Abdul Hamid and Mohd Radzi bin Harun, with Azmi bin Ariffin delivering the judgment. Counsel appearing: Bani Prakash a/l R Ledchumiah (counsel for appellant), Mohd Zain bin Ibrahim (prosecution counsel).
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The accused, a stepfather, was convicted on seven charges of physical sexual assault and sexual communication with minors under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017 and appealed against sentence only. The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the sentence appeal, emphasizing the need for heavy sentences to deter sexual crimes against children and upholding the Sessions Court sentences confirmed by the High Court for all seven charges across three related appeals.
What was the outcome of SAFUAN SAFRI BIN SAIFULBAHRI v Pendakwa Raya?
<p>The accused, a stepfather, was convicted on seven charges of physical sexual assault and sexual communication with minors under the Sexual Offences...