A wholly suspended sentence for rape will generally be manifestly inadequate, even where the offender is of previously impeccable character, has excellent prospects of rehabilitation, and has lost his career as a result of the conviction. On re-sentencing following a Crown appeal, the Court will take into account double jeopardy, the delay between the original sentence and the appeal hearing, and the fact that the offender has been at liberty during that period.
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