Mandatory sentencing for child sex offenders

Imagine that you or a loved one had been subjected to child abuse. Wouldn't you want to know that the law was on your side? Our outdated rules have failed to recognise the heinous and disgusting nature of this vile crime and the seriousness with which we must combat this scourge. Whilst past administrations have failed to give the subject the attention and amendment required, I'm glad to support a government that values the protection and wellbeing of the next generation. At the moment legislation is too weak and our criminal justice system has arguably not given sufficient weight in its sentencing for these crimes—41.3 per cent of child abusers never serve time in prison. Just think about that for a moment: over one-third of child abusers never face the justice that they deserve. And, of the preposterously low proportion of offenders that are imprisoned, the average sentence for carrying out one of society's most unspeakable evils is a paltry six months.