The accused pleaded guilty to making available child pornography videos, possessing child pornography videos, and breaching a probation order.
The court imposed a global sentence of three years imprisonment.
The sentencing decision emphasizes the serious nature of child pornography offences, the vulnerability of child victims, and the need for denunciation and deterrence.
The court rejected the accused's explanation that he accessed the material to understand his own victimization, finding it demonstrated a lack of insight into the harm caused to children.
The court considered the accused's difficult background, including exposure to sexual abuse and family dysfunction, but found these factors did not significantly mitigate the serious nature of the offences.
