Sentence
Terence Maurice Burke
Terence Maurice Burke (aged 75) was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on 13 July 2023 to 18 Years for Abuse of position of trust - causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and 8 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Truro Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 13 July 2023
- Sentence
- 18 Years
- Judge
- Mr Justice Saini
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
5 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Abuse of position of trust - causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Abuse of position of trust - sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Activity with a Child | Custodial immediate |
| Indecent assault | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Indecency with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of sexual activity with a child by a person of in a position of trust, causing or inciting child to engage in sexual activity by a person in a position of trust, indecent assault, indecency with a child and sexual activity with a child in Cornwall.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power