Where a sentencing judge finds special circumstances under s 44 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) and expresses an intention to vary the statutory ratio, the structure of partly cumulative sentences must give effect to that finding in the overall non-parole period. An overall non-parole period of 77% or more of the total sentence is inconsistent with a finding of special circumstances.
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