Sentences for historical child sexual offences committed under the Parole of Prisoners Act 1966 (NSW) must reflect the sentencing pattern at the time of offending, with non-parole periods usually between one third and one half of the head sentence. Starting points at or near the maximum penalty are only appropriate for the worst category of case. Where there has been substantial delay, complete rehabilitation, early plea, remorse, and confessions prior to police involvement, an overall sentence of 4 years with a 2-year non-parole period was appropriate for nine counts of indecent assault and acts of indecency committed over five years against a step-daughter aged 9-13.
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