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While it is generally accepted that investigating officers should not concern themselves with sentencing matters, on occasions the nature of the evidence gathered will be of relevance to the sentence imposed. Are there any such considerations in respect of persons convicted of offences under section 1(1) of the Protection of Children Act 1978 and section 160(1) of the Criminal Justice Act 1988?
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