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Sentence imposed for sexual assault was not excessive
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Court of Appeal dismisses appeal against the severity of sentence of four years' imprisonment with the final year suspended imposed for sexual assault, on the grounds that the four-year headline sentence identified was appropriate, the sentence was not excessive, and no error in principle was identified.
Criminal law – sentencing – appeal against the severity of sentence of four years' imprisonment with the final year suspended imposed for sexual assault – whether the four year headline sentence identified was appropriate – sentence was not excessive – no error in principle identified – appeal dismissed.
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