An aggregate sentence of 21 years (NPP 15 years 9 months) for a series of sexual offences by a grandfather against his granddaughter over 5-7 years, where the offences were assessed as mid-range and the offender had significant subjective mitigating features including early guilty plea (25% discount), transfer of assets, remorse, and low risk of reoffending, was manifestly excessive. The appropriate sentence was 16½ years (NPP 12 years 4 months). The case provides a detailed comparative analysis of sentences for child sexual assault offences under ss 66A(2), 66B and 66C of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW).
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