REGINA v. HARRISON & GEORGIOU [2003] NSWSC 1240

REGINA v. HARRISON & GEORGIOU [2003] NSWSC 1240

For each of the offences of murder, the appropriate sentence is 33 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 28 years to be served concurrently, not a life sentence, given the absence of certainty as to extreme culpability and the importance of parity with the prior sentence.

Parties
Prosecutor: Regina; Accused: Bruce Malcolm Harrison; Accused: Konstantinos Georgiou
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
19 December 2003
Procedural Posture
Criminal / Sentencing
Outcome
sentenced to imprisonment
Legal Topics
Sentence, Murder, Multiple Murders, Principles of Sentencing
Criminal Law Sentence Murder Multiple Murders Principles of Sentencing

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Parties

Regina

Prosecutor

Bruce Malcolm Harrison

Accused

Konstantinos Georgiou

Accused

Procedural Posture

Criminal / Sentencing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Appropriate sentence for multiple counts of murder
  2. 2 Whether life sentences should be imposed under s.61 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
  3. 3 Effect of prior sentencing and appeals on resentencing

Ratio Decidendi

For each of the offences of murder, the appropriate sentence is 33 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 28 years to be served concurrently, not a life sentence, given the absence of certainty as to extreme culpability and the importance of parity with the prior sentence.

Court Disposition

sentenced to imprisonment

Orders

  • For each murder offence, the offender is sentenced to imprisonment for 33 years with a non-parole period of 28 years.
  • Harrison's sentence and non-parole period to date from 9 November 1997.