The parity principle does not require identical sentences for co-offenders where there are material differences in role, culpability, cooperation with authorities (including undertaking to give evidence), and personal circumstances such as disadvantaged background. A sentencing differential of more than double (9 years vs 3 years 6 months) can be justified where the differences are sufficiently significant.
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