Loopholes in Justice: The Sentencing Conundrum for Sexual Assault Victims The conviction rates for rape remain disconcertingly low, a reality that deters many victims from coming forward to report their attackers.
However, even when complainants secure convictions, there's often a sense of disillusionment with the sentence handed down by the judge.
In New South Wales, recent data on sentencing practices highlights this issue, with a surprising number of convicted rapists being given community correction orders (CCOs) instead of prison terms.