A finding of special circumstances under s 44(2) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), while warranting some variation of the statutory ratio, cannot support a reduction of the non-parole period to one-third of the head sentence for manslaughter by unlawful and dangerous act where the sentencing judge fails to address general deterrence and gives undue weight to subjective circumstances. General deterrence has particular application to alcohol-fuelled offences of violence committed by young men.
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