A sentence of 10 years' imprisonment (with automatic SVO declaration) for a single count of rape involving a high degree of violence and actual transmission of Hepatitis C to the victim is not manifestly excessive, even where the offender is young (22), pleads guilty, and has no relevant criminal history. Actual transmission of Hepatitis C is a more serious aggravating factor than the mere potential for transmission.
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