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IOL·September 9, 2026 at 1:00 PM

During sentencing proceedings in the case of Iain Wares, a social worker testifying for the defence told the court he was unlikely to reoffend. Advocacy group Women and Men Against Child Abuse urged the court to prioritise victim impact, arguing the sentence should reflect the lasting harm suffered by his alleged victims, according to IOL. The case has drawn attention to how courts weigh rehabilitation prospects against the severity of abuse allegations.

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