A case has been reported in my local paper where a 17 year old boy was convicted of oral rape and sexual assault of a 12 year old. He has been given 100 hours community service and put on the sex offenders register for five years. The judge said "I certainly wouldn't want to do anything which would prejudice his future career". A charge of rape was held on file.
I am so appalled that yet again, the career prospects of the sex offender are given higher priority than his crime and the possible effects on his victim. I seem to remember reading that people can complain to a higher judge (not sure the terms) about a judgement, but am not sure if I have imagined that through wishful thinking?
This is the news report