A ground of appeal alleging that a sentencing judge placed insufficient weight on a factor already taken into account does not justify setting aside the sentence. Emotional distress falling short of a mental disorder does not significantly reduce moral culpability for stalking offences. For stalking with violence (max 7 years), a head sentence of 18 months with 6 months actual custody is within range for sustained, deliberate conduct against a vulnerable victim over 6 months.
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