When sentencing for offences committed while on parole, the totality principle requires the sentencing judge to have regard to time served in custody following parole suspension, but does not require that time to be treated as a sentence imposed or time served for the later offences. The sentencing judge retains discretion as to whether moderation of the sentence is appropriate after balancing the custody period against aggravating factors including the fact of offending on parole.
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