When accumulating individual sentences that each conform to the statutory non-parole period ratio under s 44(2) of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW), the sentencing judge must consider whether the aggregate sentence also conforms to the ratio, and if not, must find special circumstances in respect of individual sentences to achieve the statutory ratio in the aggregate. Some limited weight may be given to the hardship of incarceration for a foreign national without family in Australia, though this is tempered by the offender's ability to communicate in English and maintain telephone contact with family overseas.
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