When applying the R v Henry guideline to assess objective seriousness, sentencing judges must not take into account subjective factors such as the offender's age and criminal record, even where those factors are identified as differences from the Henry guideline scenario; a finding that an offender has not accepted responsibility for harm to the victim precludes a finding of remorse under s 21A(3)(i) of the CSPA.
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