A sentence of a good behaviour order without any custodial element for recklessly inflicting grievous bodily harm by stabbing with a knife causing life-threatening injuries is manifestly inadequate, even where there are significant subjective mitigating factors. The use of a knife is an aggravating factor that must be reflected in the sentence. A sentencing judge is not required to refer expressly to additional offences in sentencing remarks provided it is clear the offences were taken into account.
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