When imposing an aggregate sentence under s 53A of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999, the obligation to assess individual criminality for each offence is not extinguished; a uniform indicative sentence across counts with materially different circumstances may reveal a 'blanket' assessment constituting error. An aggregate sentence of 10 years for 27 sexual offences against 20 victims over 22 years was manifestly inadequate; 20 years (12 year NPP) was substituted.
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