A mother and her partner have been sentenced for sexually assaulting her two teenage daughters. The mother received a suspended sentence, while the partner was sentenced to over five years in prison. Both were also charged with intimidation of the victims.

• 01The mother, whose identity is protected, was involved with the male defendant for a decade and has two daughters who were placed into care due to her drug addiction.
• 02The elder daughter, aged 16, was coerced into sexual activity with her mother during a visit, while the younger daughter, aged 18, was assaulted by the man.
• 03Both defendants denied the charges but were convicted by a jury, with the mother failing to attend her trial.
• 04The man received a sentence of five years and one month, while the mother received a two-year suspended sentence with conditions.
• 05Victim impact statements revealed the profound emotional trauma suffered by both daughters, who expressed feelings of betrayal and fear.

The case highlights serious issues of child safety and the impact of parental actions on minors.