In sentencing for murder, the distinction between intent to kill and intent to cause really serious injury is a very fine one that does not necessarily reduce moral culpability. Culpability is to be assessed by reference to the full circumstances of the killing, including the conduct of the accused, rather than solely by the particular form of intent. This is consistent with the approach in Barrett v The Queen regarding reckless murder.
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