L.P v S (A492/13)
L.P v S (A492/13) [2014] ZAWCHC 11 (7 February 2014)
The court found that the appellant, as the complainant's biological father, abused his position of trust by engaging in a sexual relationship with his daughter over a period of approximately three years. The appellant's conduct was described as contemptuous and callous, particularly in his handling of the complainant's suicide attempts and threats. The court rejected the argument that the complainant's participation mitigated the seriousness of the offence, emphasizing that the appellant bore the responsibility to prevent such conduct. The trial court's sentence was found to be fair and appro…
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- Incest
- Sexual Offences And Related Matters Act
- Sentencing Principles
- Parent Child Relationship Abuse