A sentencing judge's failure to state that a discount has been given for a guilty plea under s 8(2) of the Sentencing Act 1995 (WA) will ordinarily indicate the plea was overlooked, unless it is obvious from the sentencing remarks that a reduction was in fact made. Where the starting point adopted would itself be severe for an offence at the bottom of the scale, it is unlikely a discount was given. A prosecution concession that no further imprisonment is required should be given some weight but does not bind the sentencing court.
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