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01 Sep 05:55am

Filed under: Justice, Paedophilia, Sentencing, Sexual Offenders

For a person whose innocence is stolen as a child and whose life has been irrevocably damaged, what constitutes justice?

Malcolm Fox with wife Mem yesterday. Photo: Greg Higgs

Last month, Malcolm Fox was convicted of four counts of unlawful sexual intercourse. These crimes were perpetrated by him – a drama teacher - against a student who trusted and admired him. Today, a four-year sentence with a two year non-parole period was handed down. Fox is to appeal this decision.

The victim’s sentence is life. But for the perpetrator, it’s four years.

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Fred Ward says:

05:44pm | 02/09/11

The problem is, and always has been, the courts. The justice system is a game, the whole system is broken. Judges get lifetime appointments and are not investigated or accountable for stupid decisions. Sentences are out of touch with community standards. Evidence is withheld from juries for being too prejudicial,… Read more »
Glen says:

05:01pm | 02/09/11

I am all for suspended sentences. They give a second change to a good bloke who found himself in a fight in a bar and hit someone too hard because he’s hasn’t hit someone since he wore shorts to school. All without the court having to believe dodgy character references… Read more »

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