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Provisions Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)
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❓ Frequently asked questions What was the dispute about? The dispute was about whether the sentences given to two individuals for similar crimes were fair and equal.
How did the court decide, and why? The court decided to dismiss the appeal because it did not find a justifiable sense of grievance regarding the disparity in sentences.
Which laws or rules were applied? The Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) and the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW) were applied.
Was the decision for or against the person who brought the case? The decision was against the person who brought the case.
What evidence or documents mattered? The evidence and documents related to the nature and severity of the offences and the roles of the participants in the crimes mattered.
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