R v Coats [2020] NSWSC 1236
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R v Coats [2020] NSWSC 1236
ChapterInflict GBH with intent – born to mother in custody – impact of subsequent feeling of abandonment on behavioural choices – relevant to Bugmy principles
Coram: Campbell J
- Disadvantaged upbringing – born to mother while in custody – adopted by aunt but reacted poorly to revelation of adoption at 12 years – developed belief abandoned by mother who was still in prison at time – contributed to poor behaviour, early drug use and disrupted education: at [19]-[23]
- Taken into account under Bugmy principles – principles of general and specific deterrence attenuated – balanced with community protection and importance of rehabilitation: at [32], [38]
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