A personality disorder or dysfunction that does not amount to a psychiatric illness will not reduce moral culpability or moderate general deterrence unless the symptoms and consequences of the disorder are clearly explained and related to the offending conduct. Kidnapping for ransom under s 63A of the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic) is an extremely serious offence that generally requires substantial sentences of imprisonment.
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