Where the objective seriousness of co-offenders' conduct is assessed at the same level (bottom of the mid-range), a significantly greater starting point for one offender's sentence must be reasonably explained by differences in role or subjective circumstances; the need to 'tangibly reflect' a somewhat higher role does not justify a marked disparity where the offender with the higher starting point also has a compelling subjective case including a life-shortening illness.
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