Where there are numerous offences of aggravated sexual assault by penile penetration involving a girl under the age of 16 years, total sentences within the range of nine to 11 years are commonly imposed. Sexual assaults on young children within a family have attracted sentences of between eight and 12 years or more in total, even where the offender has pleaded guilty and demonstrated remorse.
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