An offence of attempting to pervert the course of justice involving sustained deception to circumvent a lifetime driving disqualification is too serious for a suspended sentence, notwithstanding the offender's rehabilitation and personal circumstances. General deterrence is a primary consideration for offences of this nature. The background course of deception, while not the subject of the charge, is a relevant sentencing factor.
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