If there where discrepancy's in the abused witness's statements surely it is up to the defendants barrister to raise and ridicule those inaccuracy's. If he/she has not done that then they must be incompetent. As I understand the legal system, the solicitors and barristers are not bothered about the crime they relish the fight against a worthy opponent. Unfortunately whatever the rights or wrongs the man has been found guilty by a jury so at the moment he is serving at her majesties pleasure. It will be interesting to see if the Attorney General considers the sentence inadequate.
Keith