Court of Appeal dismisses man’s appeal against 11-year sentence for raping sister

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The Court of Appeal has dismissed a man’s appeal against his 11-year prison sentence for raping and sexually assaulting his younger sister. The court found no error in the sentencing judge’s approach and said there was little scope to suspend any part of the sentences without remorse or acceptance of responsibility.

The man, whose name is withheld to protect his victim’s identity, was convicted after a five-day trial. The offences took place over several years, and the court said most of the more serious offences were committed after he had turned 18. He continued to deny wrongdoing, the court heard.