Sentence
James Shand
James Shand (aged 57) was sentenced at Birmingham Crown Court on 2 June 2025 to 17 Years 3 Months for Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 and 6 other offences. The offences, what the court heard and the sentence passed.
- Court
- Birmingham Crown Court
- Sentenced
- 2 June 2025
- Sentence
- 17 Years 3 Months
- Judge
- Judge Paul Farrer KC
- Convicted on
- Conviction After Trial
4 offences
| Offence | Sentence |
|---|---|
| Sexual assault of a child under the age of 13 | Custodial immediate |
| Engaging in sexual activity in the presence of a child | Custodial immediate |
| Causing or inciting a child to engage in sexual activity | Custodial immediate |
| Sexual Assault | Custodial immediate |
What the court heard
He was found guilty of sexual assault on a female child aged under 13-years-old by touching, causing or inciting a female child aged under 13-years-old to engage in sexual activity, sexual activity in the presence of a child aged under 16-years-old in Birmingham, West Midlands.