Historical sexual offence prosecution arising from allegations that the accused repeatedly sexually abused his younger sister over many years in the family home, beginning in early childhood and continuing into her teens.
The court held that an adult complainant testifying about childhood abuse must have inconsistencies on peripheral matters assessed in light of her age at the time of the events, and that delayed disclosure cannot ground an adverse credibility inference.
The complainant's evidence was accepted as credible and reliable, materially corroborated by forensic DNA evidence on the complainant's dolls.
The parents' evidence was rejected as biased, tailored, and unreliable.
The accused was found guilty on all counts of sexual assault, incest, sexual assault with a weapon, and mischief.
