A sentence of 10 years' imprisonment with a 7-year non-parole period for manslaughter of a two-year-old child by violent shaking was upheld where the offence involved a grave breach of trust by the child's guardian, prior physical abuse, failure to seek medical assistance, and failure to disclose the truth to treating doctors. A plea of guilty where the prosecution case is overwhelming may be treated as having utilitarian value only and not as indicative of remorse.
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