A sentence of two years and six months' imprisonment, partially suspended after nine months, was within range for a single count of sexual intercourse without consent involving physical violence, actual knowledge of non-consent, and penile-vaginal intercourse without a condom, where the offender had no prior criminal record, excellent character, and low reoffending risk. The COVID-19 pandemic and its effect on imprisonment conditions was a relevant factor supporting partial suspension rather than full-time imprisonment.
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