Where an offender has significant mental illness and a disadvantaged upbringing, these subjective features call for significant amelioration of sentence but must not unduly overshadow the objective gravity of the offences. The non-parole period must itself appropriately reflect the criminality involved, even where special circumstances are found. Guideposts and sentencing guidelines have reduced but not eliminated relevance for mentally ill offenders with deprived backgrounds.
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