A sentence of 4 years' imprisonment for maintaining a sexual relationship with a child under s 229B of the Criminal Code (Qld), involving indecent dealings with a stepdaughter aged 7-8 over a period of about 3 weeks, is within range but at its upper end; without a recommendation for early parole, it is out of line with comparable sentences and should be ameliorated by a parole recommendation after 15 months. Particulars of sexual offence charges should be provided to the jury in proper written form, not merely by reference to paragraph numbers in a complainant's statement.
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