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The respondent's two-year sentence was increased where the trial judge misapplied sentencing principles, producing an inadequate punishment.
Criminal law – sentencing – causing grievous harm (s.224(a)) – appellate jurisdiction of the DPP – sentencing principles as law – aggravating factors: use of weapon, severe injury, aggressor, gender‑based violence – appellate intervention where sentence shocks conscience.
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3 May 2017 |