I am shocked that a judge who is 'normal' would ever justify a 10 year old being raped or sexually assaulted. I reckon this judgement stinks of racism. The judge should get the sack, she is obviously prejudiced and does not have good reasoning and sound judgment skills. Totally unbelievable

Muchazondida, London,

Can anyone believe that a 10 year old girl would agree to have sex with nine men? And even if she did, it does not excuse a lenient sentence. A 10 year old is not capable of meaningful consent. Sarah Bradley should be sacked immediately. She is responsible for the violation of any other children these men decide to rape.

Rowan, Bogor, Indonesia

Sorry D. Wyllie., Melbourne, Australia, but you seem to blinkered. Are you attempting to say that there is no racial predjudice against aboriginies in Australia? And are you arguing that life expectancy is not a good indicator of standards of living? Anna was not defending the verdict but was simply stating that she was not surprised (as neither am I) by the outcome from an intrinsically racist country.

Rob, Singapore,

The judiciary in Australia is letting all women down - no matter what colour they are. They need to stand up and protect all women against violence NOW or get out of the law. This "Judge" is not a fit human being and is a disgrace to all women. Throw her out like the trash she is.

Lynne, melbourne, vic

As an Australian, I am truly horrified that such an act of violence is essentially excused by our judicial system. We are all someone's children, no matter the colour of our skin. As adults, we are the protectors of young ones and should an event such as this occur, then the full force of the law is expected/required to punish the person/persons who committed the crime. The Judge who ruled on this case clearly requires being reviewed by her peers. The community in Australia is totally outraged by the Judge's decision and as such, our PM has intervened - rightly so. The PM has a zero tolerance for such offences - the same view shared by the majority of Australians.

Anna Stevens (Oxford) My question to you is this:-
What does life expectancy have to do with this isssue? What does the colour of one's skin have to do with this? You are an ill informed woman. There is no excuse for ANY act of violence. Cultural differences play NO part in this ruling.

D. Wyllie., Melbourne, Australia

Having lived in Oz for some years, the sentence comes as no surprise. Many Aussies - especially in Queensland - are racist. Aborigines have a life expectancy 20 years less than the average white Aussie.

Any one like to guess what the result would have been if the girl had been white?

Anna Stevens, Oxford,

If it is illegal in Australia as in the UK to have sex with someone under 16, where does this judge draw the line? A 10-yr-old girl "probably agreed to have sex with all" of them - six juveniles, and three others which included a man of 26.

Would a 6-yr-old agree? A 2-yr-old? What exactly in her mind does the "under 16" law mean?

I can only hope she is relieved of her occupation without delay.

Daffers, Brighton, UK

I am appalled at the leniency of the sentencing and the quoted remarks of the sentencing judge. A 10 year old girl is still only a 10 year old in whatever culture, and an adult cannot seriously claim to believe that a 10 year old would have full understanding of what she was doing, even less so in the matter of sexual consent. There are no 'buts' .....

R Valtonen, lapeyre, France

Why the Crown prosecutor recommended not to impose custodial sentences? But again we need to have all the facts make public or justice 's been blind for simple fact that it is ok to have sex with a child when she said "YES".

theo ng, sydney, australia