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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against the severity of sentence of eight years imprisonment with the final two years suspended, imposed for indecent assault, sexual assault, and rape where the injured party was the nephew of the appellant, finding that the offences involved a major breach of trust, and fell within the available range.
Criminal law – sentencing – appeal against the severity of sentence of eight years imprisonment with the final two years suspended – indecent assault, sexual assault, and rape contrary to s. 4 of the Criminal Law (Rape)(Amendment) Act 1990 – major breach of trust – sentence fell within the available range – appeal dismissed.
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