Sentencing decision following convictions after a non-jury trial for historic physical and sexual abuse of a child by a father figure over a prolonged period between 1987 and 1992.
The court emphasized denunciation and deterrence as the dominant sentencing objectives for repeated sexual abuse of a young child in a position of trust, relying on appellate guidance addressing persistent abuse of vulnerable children.
Aggravating factors included the complainant's young age, the prolonged and repetitive nature of the abuse, the offender's parental role, the profound long-term impact on the complainant, and the offender's lack of remorse.
The court imposed a global sentence of five years' imprisonment, together with DNA, weapons prohibition, s. 161, SOIRA, and no-contact orders.
