Sentencing – apportioning harm

November 2024 | Crime
A, now 47, was sentenced to a total of 18 years’ imprisonment following the historic sexual abuse of his sister when he was between the ages of around 14 to 19. The impact on the complainant was significant. Her victim personal statement explained how she suffered from PTSD, panic attacks, flashbacks, an eating disorder and …
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