The utilitarian value of the manner in which a trial is conducted (including making admissions, consenting to tender of statements, and limiting issues) is a discretionary sentencing factor that may be taken into account but is not mandatory under the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999. Compliance with s 132 of the Criminal Procedure Act 1986 requires compliance with the statutory conditions but does not necessarily import strict compliance with the Supreme Court Rules. The question whether s 132 requirements are jurisdictional for Supreme Court trials remains open.
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