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SENTENCING AMENDMENT (SENTENCING STANDARDS) ACT 2017 (NO. 34 OF 2017) - SECT 32

Standard sentence for persistent sexual abuse of a child under the age of 16

    (1)     After section 49J(2) of the Crimes Act 1958 insert —

    "(2A)     The standard sentence for an offence against subsection (1) is 10 years.".

    (2)     For the note at the foot of section 49J of the Crimes Act 1958 substitute —

" Notes

1         See sections 5A and 5B of the Sentencing Act 1991 as to standard sentences.

2         An offence against subsection (1) is a category 1 offence under the Sentencing Act 1991 . See  section 5(2G) of that Act for the requirement to impose a custodial order for this offence.".


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