When imposing an aggregate sentence, the sentencing judge must sufficiently expose the components — identifying a base sentence, differences for different counts, and the extent of cumulation — so that the offender, public and appeal court can understand how the sentence was determined. Rolled-up counts cannot be included in an aggregate sentence. Under Part 2B of the Sentencing Act 1991, the increased maximum penalty for CCE offences applies to all qualifying offences on the presentment, including the first two, but the sentencing judge retains a discretion as to whether a greater sentence should actually be imposed. Pathological gambling addiction is to be assessed under the Verdins principles but will generally not result in any appreciable moderation of sentence on that ground alone.
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