A total effective sentence of 8 years 11 months' imprisonment (equivalent to approximately 11.5 years before a 25% guilty plea discount) was upheld for 17 sexual offences against a grandchild aged 7-11, committed over five occasions spanning four years, involving digital penetration, cunnilingus, indecent dealing and indecent recording. The mitigating effect of guilty pleas must be reflected not only in individual sentences but in the total effective sentence, particularly in cases of sexual offending against child complainants.
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