When applying the parity principle in sentencing appeals, the appropriate expressions are 'marked disparity' or 'marked and unjustified disparity' as used in High Court authority, rather than 'gross, marked or glaring' as used in English decisions. A sentencing judge need not expressly mention the parity principle by name if the sentencing remarks demonstrate awareness of relative culpability among co-offenders.
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