When sentencing for aggravated dangerous driving causing death under s 52A, the court must consider all relevant factors bearing on special circumstances under s 5(2) of the Sentencing Act 1989, including first imprisonment, alcoholism, depression, and the length of the sentence to be served. Driving while disqualified is a relevant matter that may properly be taken into account in assessing the objective seriousness of the offence, consistent with Veen (No 2).
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