The parity principle does not require equal sentences where co-offenders have materially different levels of objective criminality, including differences in drug quantity (15.98 kg vs 7.98 kg), duration of involvement, role in the enterprise, and subjective circumstances. The Court reiterated that the DPP should make all reasonable efforts to ensure co-offenders are sentenced by the same judge.
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