The sentencing standard established in R v D for persistent sexual exploitation of a child — a starting point of about 12 years for offending against one child — must be applied unless the sentencing judge gives an explanation for departure, supported by distinguishing circumstances. The standard was given legislative force by s 29D of the Criminal Law (Sentencing) Act 1988 (SA) and applies to offences committed both before and after R v D. A starting point of 9 years for persistent sexual exploitation involving undressing, kissing, touching, causing the child to stimulate the offender's penis, and oral penetration of the vagina, over many months, with an additional victim, was manifestly inadequate.
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