The parity principle in sentencing cannot be applied where co-offenders are convicted of different offences with significantly different levels of culpability; attempting to achieve parity in such circumstances is an error of principle. Before imposing a short sentence of imprisonment on a youthful first offender, a sentencing judge must identify with precision the purpose to be served and consider whether the sentence is consistent with the principle that imprisonment is a punishment of last resort.
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