Judge criticises family for ostracising two girls raped by their older brother

The judge said: "People must have confidence to come forward and know when they do that they will be listened to.” 

The judge handed down a sentence of six years on Christopher Rafter and suspended the final 18 months on a number of conditions.

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A judge has criticised the family of two sisters sexually abused by their older brother who tried to prevent the women from coming forward about the abuse in order to protect the family name.