The case confirms that a 33 per cent discount for provocation by a deceased who was armed and shooting is not inadequate where the fatal attack occurred after the deceased stopped shooting and attempted to flee. Time on bail subject to a curfew and reporting conditions cannot be directly equated to time in custody, and a 60-day allowance for 229 days on strict bail was not erroneous. Hardship to an offender's family from incarceration is not ordinarily relevant unless extreme. A finding of special circumstances under s 44(2) requires some particular utility in a longer parole period beyond mere reduction in time served.
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