A soldier who groped a female colleague will spend time in military detention after a trial that gives insight into how the Defence Force justice system works.
Commander Sirtes said there was evidence the soldier had produced the photo during a"group discussion" about the size of his figure and his penis, but did not find the behaviour amounted to an indecent act.
"It would have taken only a few additional facts to make it prejudicial [such as it happening on base], rather than a drunken night out." But he said the soldier had no criminal history and there was nothing to indicate that he"doesn't have good prospects".Commander Sirtes took into account the scale of the offence and the soldier's personal characteristics, as well as the need for punishment, deterrence, denunciation and rehabilitation.
"[The offence was] utterly reprehensible and an utter violation not tolerated in the Defence Force or anywhere."
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