A former Christian Brother who was found guilty of molesting two children received two one year sentences yesterday. The sentences are to run consecutively so in effect he will serve nothing for one of the convictions. In reality he will actually serve a maximum of six months for what the Judge said had "profound and long-lasting consequences" on the victims. Add to that the offences took place in the 1980's so the man lived most of his life with his reputation intact. Why do perpetrators of sexual offences against children get such lenient sentences in this country and why on earth is age ever taken into account as a mitigating factor?
Six months in prison for child abuse
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It's not just perpetrators of these kinds of offences. Some of the sentences given out beggar belief. This is one of them.
I think the judges have been told the jails are full or something. Either that or the judges are some combination of out of touch, incompetent or corrupt.
I think the judges have been told the jails are full or something. Either that or the judges are some combination of out of touch, incompetent or corrupt.
Absolutely no place in society for those who molest children.
Duke of Marmalade
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"consecutive" means one following the other
elacsaplau
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Duke - I'm not sure if I concur rent
Yes, yes it does.
It is still a remarkably short sentence though and my point ref age being a mitigating factor stands.
but he will have....at least in the eyes of the law.