Social isolation and lack of English, whether alone or in combination with other common mitigating factors such as prior good character, cooperation, early guilty plea and average risk of reoffending, do not constitute exceptional circumstances justifying suspension of a term of imprisonment for serious possession of child exploitation material. The case confirms that 14 months' immediate imprisonment is within the range of a sound sentencing discretion for possession of substantial Category 4 and 5 child exploitation material under s 220 of the Criminal Code (WA).
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