For offences of possession of child pornography, the seriousness of the offending and the need for general deterrence will ordinarily require the recording of convictions; the potential adverse effects of a conviction on employment and travel do not constitute 'good reason' under s 39 of the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 (SA) for offences of this gravity. However, a non-custodial sentence may be appropriate in rare cases involving youthful offenders who began offending as children, have been successfully rehabilitated, and have strong family support.
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