Where matters that might amount to special circumstances are apparent on the evidence, a sentencing judge must explain why they do not justify a departure from the statutory ratio, even though the statute only requires reasons where special circumstances are found. However, an appellate court will not intervene where no lesser non-parole period is warranted given the objective seriousness of the offences.
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