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-271-10-2024). <p>This is a heard-together appeal with b-09(H)-269-10/2024 and b-09(H)-273-10/2024, involving the same accused convicted of sexual offences against children under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the sentence appeal, maintaining the Sessions Court sentences upheld by the High Court. The court emphasized public interest in protecting children from sexual exploitation.</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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This is a heard-together appeal with b-09(H)-269-10/2024 and b-09(H)-273-10/2024, involving the same accused convicted of sexual offences against children under the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017. The Court of Appeal unanimously dismissed the sentence appeal, maintaining the Sessions Court sentences upheld by the High Court. The court emphasized public interest in protecting children from sexual exploitation.
What was the outcome of SAFUAN SAFRI BIN SAIFULBAHRI v Pendakwa Raya?
<p>This is a heard-together appeal with b-09(H)-269-10/2024 and b-09(H)-273-10/2024, involving the same accused convicted of sexual offences against c...