A suspended sentence for aggravated indecent assault involving breach of trust by a person in a position of authority over a child may be within the sentencing discretion where the offender is of previous good character, has suffered significant consequences, and has a dependent family, even where the offending is serious and no remorse is shown. However, such a sentence sits at the outer boundary of the permissible range. The 'rare and exceptional' threshold for Crown appeal interference remains a significant barrier even where the appellate court considers the sentence lenient.
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