Parity in sentencing co-offenders does not require only that sentences for co-offenders of similar culpability proceed from similar starting points; the sentence must appropriately reflect the offender's degree of responsibility vis-a-vis all co-offenders, including those whose sentences have been increased on appeal. A successful Crown appeal against one co-offender's sentence may disturb the relativity of sentences and justify resentencing of another co-offender.
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