'Mr C' has sentencing adjourned

A Dublin man who had unlawful carnal knowledge charges against him dropped after problems arose with the legislation has had his sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a "parody of love" adjourned.

'Mr C' has sentencing adjourned

A Dublin man who had unlawful carnal knowledge charges against him dropped after problems arose with the legislation has had his sentence for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl in a "parody of love" adjourned.

The 26-year-old, referred to as "Mr F" to protect the identity of his victim, was initially charged with unlawful carnal knowledge but those charges were struck out after the "Mr C" case highlighted the unconstitutionality of legislation and he was recharged with sexual assault.

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