Sentence
Ian Silvester
Ian Silvester (aged 60) was sentenced at Lewes Crown Court on 7 February 2025 to 16 Years for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 10 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Lewes Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 7 February 2025
- Sentence
- 16 Years, Custodial Term Plus Extended Licence Period: 22 years
- Judge
- Judge Christine Laing KC (Honorary Recorder of Brighton and Hove)
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
6 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate; Sex Offender Notification Requirements |
| Indecent assault on a male | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Activity with a Child | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
| Taking or making indecent photographs or pseudo-photographs of children | Custodial immediate |
| Inciting sexual activity with a child | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of sexual assault of a child aged under 13-years-old, sexual activity with a child, indecent assault on a male, sexual assault, inciting a child to engage in sexual activity and making indecent photographs of children in Sussex between 1986 and 2013.
Aggravating and mitigating factors
Abuse of trust / Position of power