Abstract
Considers H (G) v HM Advocate (HCJ Appeal), an appeal against conviction and sentence, focusing on the operation of the doctrine of mutual corroboration. Discusses case law on sentencing for child sex offences including those committed in breach of trust and familial sex offences.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 3-7 |
| Journal | Greens Criminal Law Bulletin |
| Issue number | 168 |
| Publication status | Published - 2020 |
Keywords
- Custodial periods
- Extended sentences
- Family relationships
- Moorov doctrine
- Scotland
- Sentence length
- sexual offences