In R v SDX [No 2] [2024] QCA 78, the applicant, who was convicted of two counts of indecent treatment of a child under 16 (and acquitted of three other counts), sought to appeal against his sentence. On 1 September 2023, he was sentenced to 18 months’ imprisonment, suspended after 9 months. The applicant appealed, arguing that the sentence was manifestly excessive. The court considered the applicant’s personal circumstances, including his mental health issues, lack of relevant criminal history, and the potential impact of deportation. Despite these factors, the sentencing judge emphasised the seriousness of the offences, highlighting the applicant's abuse of trust and the vulnerability of the victim. The appeal court found that the sentence was appropriate and not manifestly excessive, ultimately rejecting the applicant's request for leave to appeal.
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