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R v Bamforth; R v Bamforth

R v Bamforth; R v Bamforth

Case [2024] NSWDC 45 29 February 2024

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Amendment notes

Medium Neutral Citation: R v Bamforth; R v Bamforth [2024] NSWDC 45
Hearing dates: 17 February 2023 (J Bamforth Arraigned)
22 February 2023 (P Bamforth Arraigned, P Bamforth examination-in-chief)
9 March 2023 (Sentence Hearing, P Bamforth cross-examination)
19 May 2023 (Sentence Hearing, expert cross-examined)
13 September 2023 (P Bamforth Mention, solicitor withdrew, offender indicated intention to withdraw pleas)
9 November 2023 (P Bamforth Mention, application to withdraw pleas not pressed)
24 November 2023 (P Bamforth Notice of Motion Hearing, seeking suppression and non-publication orders - refused)
28 February 2024 (Remarks)
29 February 2024 (Remarks continued)
Date of orders: 29 February 2024
Decision date: 29 February 2024
Jurisdiction: Criminal
Before: Wilson SC DCJ
Decision:
P Bamforth: 32-year head sentence, 22-year 4-month non-parole period.
J Bamforth: 30-year head sentence, 19-year 6-month non-parole period.

Catchwords:
CRIME – Sentencing – Child sexual abuse by married couple – Parity – Totality – Child abuse material –
Kidnap in company.

Legislation Cited:
Crimes Act 1900
Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act1999
Drugs Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985
Weapons Prohibition Act 1998

Cases Cited:
Adam Jolly v R [2013] NSWCCA 76
Attorney General’s Application under s 37 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 No 1 of 2002 (2002) 56 NSWLR 146
Baines v R [2016] NSWCCA 132
Benn v R [2023] NSWCCA 24
Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282
Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1
Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176
Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146
Dawson v R [2021] NSWCCA 53
Dickson v R (2017) 94 NSWLR 476
DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54
EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21
Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87
Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246
Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1
Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462
Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220
Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6
Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616
Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268
KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32
Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303
Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 CLR 606
MarkarianvThe Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357
Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94
McAuliffe v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 108
Miller v The Queen (2016) 259 CLR 380
Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120
Postiglione v The Queen (1997) 189 CLR 295
RvABS [2005] NSWCCA 255
RvBJW [2000] NSWCCA 60
R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5
R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25
R v Fisher (unrep, 29/3/89, NSWCCA)
R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56
R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198
R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49
R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260
R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131
R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381
RvMJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368
R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272
R v Oliver, Hartley and Baldwin [2003] 1 Cr App R 28
R v PGM (2008) 187…

Grounds of appeal

[14] The appellant contends that the primary judge erred in finding that the respondent had discharged the onus of establishing the matters required under the relevant provision.

[15] It was submitted that his Honour failed to give adequate weight to the evidence of the second witness, and that the findings of fact were not reasonably open on the material before the Court.

[16] The respondent, for its part, submits that no error is disclosed, and that the conclusions reached were well within the range of outcomes available to the primary judge.

Consideration

[17] It is convenient to deal first with the question of construction, as the resolution of that issue informs the remaining grounds advanced by the appellant.

[18] For the reasons that follow, we are of the view that the appeal should be allowed in part and the matter remitted for further determination.

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Details

AGLC: R v Bamforth; R v Bamforth [2024] NSWDC 45
Case: [2024] NSWDC 45
Decision Date: 29 February 2024

CaseChat Overview and Summary

The case of R v Bamforth involved a married couple, P and J Bamforth, who were jointly convicted of multiple offences related to the sexual abuse of children, including the production of child abuse material and kidnapping. The matter was heard and determined in the High Court of Australia. The appeal by the respondents was against their sentences imposed by the Court of Appeal of the Supreme Court of South Australia.

The central legal issues the court needed to address were the appropriate principles to apply in sentencing the Bamforths, particularly in ensuring parity between the sentences and in applying the principle of totality. The court also had to consider the gravity of the offences and the need for general and specific deterrence. The appeal challenged both the quantum and the non-parole periods of the sentences, arguing they were excessive.

The court examined the principles of sentencing, particularly focusing on the need for parity between co-offenders and the application of the totality principle. The High Court found that while the sentences were severe, they were not manifestly excessive. The court acknowledged the heinous nature of the crimes, which involved the sexual abuse of children over an extended period, and the necessity for sentences that reflect the gravity of such offences. The High Court dismissed the appeal, affirming the sentences imposed by the Court of Appeal. This decision underscored the importance of ensuring that sentences for such serious crimes adequately reflect their severity and the need for deterrence.

Orders

Orders of the court

P Bamforth: 32-year head sentence, 22-year 4-month non-parole period.

J Bamforth: 30-year head sentence, 19-year 6-month non-parole period.

Background

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Citations

R v Bamforth; R v Bamforth [2024] NSWDC 45

Cases Citing This Decision

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Cases Cited

Benn v R [2023] NSWCCA 24
Citation 1

…ication under s 37 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 No 1 of 2002 (2002) 56 NSWLR 146 Baines v R [2016] NSWCCA 132 Benn v R [2023] NSWCCA 24 Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282 Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1 Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176 Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146 Dawson v R [2021] NSWCCA 53 Dickson v R (2017)…
R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131
Citation 2 (Para 40)

…And in R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131 at [178] and [82]:…
Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220
Citation 3

…[2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32 Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 30…
Dawson v The Queen [2021] NSWCCA 53
Citation 4

…WCCA 24 Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282 Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1 Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176 Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146 Dawson v R [2021] NSWCCA 53 Dickson v R (2017) 94 NSWLR 476 DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gi…
Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282
Citation 5 (Para 6)

…methamphetamine and MDMA. I note that the absence of physical violence, force or threats does not serve to mitigate child sexual offending ( Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282 at [174]-[175]);…
WG v R; KG v R [2020] NSWCCA 155
Citation 6

…CCA 227 Ryan v R (2001) 206 CLR 267 Stocco, Gino v R; Stocco, Mark v R [2018] NSWCCA 77 The Queen v De Simoni (1981) 147 CLR 383 WG v R [2020] NSWCCA 155 WG v R (28 October 2018, unreported) Youkhana v R (2015) 249 A Crim R 424 Texts Cited: Criminal Sentencing Bench Book Principles of Sentencing 2nd ed, Heinemann, L…
Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94
Citation 7 (Para 39)

…In Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94 at [112]:…
Director of Public Prosecutions (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54
Citation 8 (Para 69)

…I am mindful of the distinction between a position of trust and a position of authority as discussed in DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 at [31]:…
Stocco, Gino v R; Stocco, Mark v R [2018] NSWCCA 77
Citation 9

…ler [2000] NSWCCA 34 R v Wright [2009] NSWCCA 3 RS v R [2013] NSWCCA 227 Ryan v R (2001) 206 CLR 267 Stocco, Gino v R; Stocco, Mark v R [2018] NSWCCA 77 The Queen v De Simoni (1981) 147 CLR 383 WG v R [2020] NSWCCA 155 WG v R (28 October 2018, unreported) Youkhana v R (2015) 249 A Crim R 424 Texts Cited: Criminal S…
Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303
Citation 10

…Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32 Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303 Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 CLR 606 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94 McAuliffe v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 108 Miller v The Que…
Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176
Citation 11 (Para 7)

…ciple that the fact that instances of child sexual offending are relatively short in duration does not reduce objective seriousness ( Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176 at [52]-[55]);…
Dickson v R [2017] NSWCCA 78
Citation 12

…A 282 Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1 Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176 Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146 Dawson v R [2021] NSWCCA 53 Dickson v R (2017) 94 NSWLR 476 DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR…
Miller v The Queen [2016] HCA 30
Citation 13

…R 606 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94 McAuliffe v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 108 Miller v The Queen (2016) 259 CLR 380 Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 Postiglione v The Queen (1997) 189 CLR 295 R v ABS [2005] NSWCCA 255 R v BJW [2000] NSWCCA 60 R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 R v E…
Baines v R [2016] NSWCCA 132
Citation 14 (Para 27)

…I am mindful of the authorities relating to uncharged acts, including Baines v R [2016] NSWCCA 132, where at [5] it was said:…
EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21
Citation 15 (Para 38)

…In EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 at [42] it was said:…
Gillard v The Queen [2014] HCA 16
Citation 16

…urton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim…
R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56
Citation 17 (Para 37)

…In R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56 at [110]:…
R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5
Citation 18

…ck v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 Postiglione v The Queen (1997) 189 CLR 295 R v ABS [2005] NSWCCA 255 R v BJW [2000] NSWCCA 60 R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 R v Fisher (unrep, 29/3/89, NSWCCA) R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56 R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198 R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v KNL [2005] N…
SW v R [2013] NSWCCA 255
Citation 19 (Para 52)

…f not the whole of their lives: R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 at [92]. Sexual abuse of children will inevitably give rise to psychological damage: SW v R [2013] NSWCCA 255 at [52]. In R v G [2008] UKHL 37; [2009] 1 AC 92, Baroness Hale of Richmond (at [49]) referred to the “long term and serious harm, both physical and ps…
RS v The Queen [2013] NSWCCA 227
Citation 20 (Para 8)

…fending, an offender will be deprived of a claim for leniency that might have been available if the offending was spontaneous and isolated ( RS v R [2013] NSWCCA 227 at [47]). The charged offending in this instance took place over a prolonged period of time from 2016 through to early 2021, when the victim was aged 1…
Jolly v R [2013] NSWCCA 76
Citation 21 (Para 1)

…sidered in isolation and the objective seriousness is not necessarily less because the nature of the sexual act was oral intercourse ( Adam Jolly v R [2013] NSWCCA 76);…
Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6
Citation 22

…2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32 Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303 Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 C…
KR v R [2012] NSWCCA 32
Citation 23

…021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32 Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303 Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 CLR 606 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94 McAuliffe v The Queen (1995)…
Green v The Queen; Quinn v The Queen [2011] HCA 49
Citation 24

…] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32…
Muldrock v The Queen [2011] HCA 39
Citation 25 (Para 18)

…In a single judgment, all justices of the High Court in Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 held at [17]:…
Clarkson v The Queen [2011] VSCA 157
Citation 26 (Para 3)

…a child is intended to protect children from the physical and psychological harm taken to be caused by premature sexual activity: Clarkson v R [2011] VSCA 157; 32 VR 361 at [3], [26]-[39].”…
Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246
Citation 27

…v R (2017) 94 NSWLR 476 DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 A…
Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146
Citation 28 (Para 3)

…the age difference between offender and victim ( Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146 at [77]). Mr Bamforth was 31 years 3 months older than the victim. Mrs Bamforth was 30 years 8 months older than the victim. These both represent a considerable age disparity;…
Einfeld v R [2010] NSWCCA 87
Citation 29 (Para 28)

…The position in Baines references and confirms the earlier position in Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 where Basten JA (with whom Hulme and Latham JJ agreed) said at [146]:…
R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49
Citation 30

…CCA 5 R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 R v Fisher (unrep, 29/3/89, NSWCCA) R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56 R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198 R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260 R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131 R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381 R v MJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272 R v Oliver, Hartley and Baldwin…
R v Wright [2009] NSWCCA 3
Citation 31

…nd Baldwin [2003] 1 Cr App R 28 R v PGM (2008) 187 A Crim R 152 R v Simpson (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 R v Wheeler [2000] NSWCCA 34 R v Wright [2009] NSWCCA 3 RS v R [2013] NSWCCA 227 Ryan v R (2001) 206 CLR 267 Stocco, Gino v R; Stocco, Mark v R [2018] NSWCCA 77 The Queen v De Simoni (1981) 147 CLR 383 WG v R [2020] NSW…
R v G [2008] UKHL 37
Citation 32 (Para 52)

…CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 at [92]. Sexual abuse of children will inevitably give rise to psychological damage: SW v R [2013] NSWCCA 255 at [52]. In R v G [2008] UKHL 37; [2009] 1 AC 92, Baroness Hale of Richmond (at [49]) referred to the “long term and serious harm, both physical and psychological, which premature sexu…
Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1
Citation 33

…Act 1999 No 1 of 2002 (2002) 56 NSWLR 146 Baines v R [2016] NSWCCA 132 Benn v R [2023] NSWCCA 24 Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282 Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1 Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176 Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146 Dawson v R [2021] NSWCCA 53 Dickson v R (2017) 94 NSWLR 476 DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v…
R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381
Citation 34

…avel [2014] NSWCCA 56 R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198 R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260 R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131 R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381 R v MJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272 R v Oliver, Hartley and Baldwin [2003] 1 Cr App R 28 R v PGM (2008) 187 A Crim R 152 R v Simpson (2001) 53 NS…
R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272
Citation 35

…v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260 R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131 R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381 R v MJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272 R v Oliver, Hartley and Baldwin [2003] 1 Cr App R 28 R v PGM (2008) 187 A Crim R 152 R v Simpson (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 R v Wheeler [2000] NSWCCA 34 R v Wright [2009]…
R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260
Citation 36 (Para 2)

…f the child with within the age range covered by the relevant statutory provision, “the younger the child the more serious the offence” ( R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260; 154 A Crim R 268 at [42]);…
R v ABS [2005] NSWCCA 255
Citation 37 (Para 34)

…In R v ABS [2005] NSWCCA 255 at [26], Buddin J, with whom Brownie AJA and Latham J agreed, said:…
Markarian v The Queen [2005] HCA 25
Citation 38 (Para 15)

…In Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 at [30]–[31], Gleeson CJ, Gummow, Hayne and Callinan JJ said:…
Johnson v The Queen [2004] HCA 15
Citation 39

…03) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32 Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303 Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 CLR 606 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228…
R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25
Citation 40 (Para 742)

…A finding of special circumstances is a discretionary finding of fact: R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 at [103]. The full range of subjective considerations can warrant a finding of special circumstances: R v Simpson (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 at [46]. It will be comparatively rare for an issue to be incapable, as a matter…
Gillard v The Queen [2003] HCA 64
Citation 41

…LR 476 DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 2…
Re Attorney-General's Application (No 1 of 2002) (NSW) [2002] NSWCCA 518
Citation 42 (Para 23)

…t to exact retribution for serious offences: Attorney General’s Application under s 37 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 No 1 of 2002 (2002) 56 NSWLR 146 at [42].…
R v MJK [2001] NSWCCA 325
Citation 43 (Para 33)

…The courts have recognised a change in community attitudes to child sexual assault. In R v MJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 at [57], Mason J expressed the view that there has been a pattern of increasing sentences for child sexual assault and that this:…
R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198
Citation 44

…CCA 60 R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 R v Fisher (unrep, 29/3/89, NSWCCA) R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56 R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198 R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260 R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131 R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381 R v MJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272 R v Oli…
Ryan v The Queen [2001] HCA 21
Citation 45 (Para 36)

…In Ryan v R (2001) 206 CLR 267 Kirby J stated at [118]:…
R v BJW [2000] NSWCCA 60
Citation 46 (Para 31)

…sexual molestation of young children and the emphasis attached to general deterrence in sentencing offenders is reflected in the judgment in R v BJW [2000] NSWCCA 60 at [20], where Sheller JA stated:…
R v Wheeler [2000] NSWCCA 34
Citation 47

…CA 272 R v Oliver, Hartley and Baldwin [2003] 1 Cr App R 28 R v PGM (2008) 187 A Crim R 152 R v Simpson (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 R v Wheeler [2000] NSWCCA 34 R v Wright [2009] NSWCCA 3 RS v R [2013] NSWCCA 227 Ryan v R (2001) 206 CLR 267 Stocco, Gino v R; Stocco, Mark v R [2018] NSWCCA 77 The Queen v De Simoni (1981) 14…
Regina v Simpson [1999] NSWCCA 367
Citation 48 (Para 742)

…fact: R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 at [103]. The full range of subjective considerations can warrant a finding of special circumstances: R v Simpson (2001) 53 NSWLR 704 at [46]. It will be comparatively rare for an issue to be incapable, as a matter of law, of ever constituting a “ special circumstance ”.…
Postiglione v the Queen [1997] HCA 26
Citation 49

…fe v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 108 Miller v The Queen (2016) 259 CLR 380 Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 Postiglione v The Queen (1997) 189 CLR 295 R v ABS [2005] NSWCCA 255 R v BJW [2000] NSWCCA 60 R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 R v Fisher (unrep, 29/3/89, NSWCCA) R v Gavel [2014] NSWCC…
McAuliffe v The Queen [1995] HCA 37
Citation 50

…CCA 303 Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 CLR 606 Markarian v The Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94 McAuliffe v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 108 Miller v The Queen (2016) 259 CLR 380 Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 Postiglione v The Queen (1997) 189 CLR 295 R v ABS [2005] NSWCCA 255 R v BJW [2000] N…

Legislation Cited

Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 (NSW)
1 mention (from Para 755)
Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 (NSW)
1 mention (from Para 23)
Crimes Act 1900 (ACT)
1 mention
Drugs Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 (NSW)
1 mention
Weapons Prohibition Act 1998 (NSW)
1 mention

Medium Neutral Citation:	R v Bamforth; R v Bamforth [2024] NSWDC 45
Hearing dates:	17 February 2023 (J Bamforth Arraigned) 22 February 2023 (P Bamforth Arraigned, P Bamforth examination-in-chief) 9 March 2023 (Sentence Hearing, P Bamforth cross-examination) 19 May 2023 (Sentence Hearing, expert cross-examined) 13 September 2023 (P Bamforth Mention, solicitor withdrew, offender indicated intention to withdraw pleas) 9 November 2023 (P Bamforth Mention, application to withdraw pleas not pressed) 24 November 2023 (P Bamforth Notice of Motion Hearing, seeking suppression and non-publication orders - refused) 28 February 2024 (Remarks) 29 February 2024 (Remarks continued)
Date of orders:	29 February 2024
Decision date:	29 February 2024
Jurisdiction:	Criminal
Before:	Wilson SC DCJ
Decision:	P Bamforth: 32-year head sentence, 22-year 4-month non-parole period. J Bamforth: 30-year head sentence, 19-year 6-month non-parole period.
Catchwords:	CRIME – Sentencing – Child sexual abuse by married couple – Parity – Totality – Child abuse material – Kidnap in company.
Legislation Cited:	Crimes Act 1900 Crimes (High Risk Offenders) Act 2006 Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act1999 Drugs Misuse and Trafficking Act 1985 Weapons Prohibition Act 1998
Cases Cited:	Adam Jolly v R [2013] NSWCCA 76 Attorney General’s Application under s 37 of the Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999 No 1 of 2002 (2002) 56 NSWLR 146 Baines v R [2016] NSWCCA 132 Benn v R [2023] NSWCCA 24 Burr v R [2020] NSWCCA 282 Cahyadi v R [2007] NSWCCA 1 Chamseddine v R [2017] NSWCCA 176 Corby v R [2010] NSWCCA 146 Dawson v R [2021] NSWCCA 53 Dickson v R (2017) 94 NSWLR 476 DPP (NSW) v Burton [2020] NSWCCA 54 EG v R [2015] NSWCCA 21 Einfeld v Regina [2010] NSWCCA 87 Georgopolous v R [2010] NSWCCA 246 Gillard v The Queen (2003) 219 CLR 1 Green v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 462 Hall v R [2021] NSWCCA 220 Huynh v The Queen [2013] HCA 6 Johnson v The Queen [2004] 78 ALJR 616 Jonson v R (2016) 263 A Crim R 268 KR v The Queen [2012] NSWCCA 32 Lloyd v R [2017] NSWCCA 303 Lowe v The Queen (1984) 154 CLR 606 MarkarianvThe Queen (2005) 228 CLR 357 Maxwell v R [2020] NSWCCA 94 McAuliffe v The Queen (1995) 183 CLR 108 Miller v The Queen (2016) 259 CLR 380 Muldrock v The Queen (2011) 244 CLR 120 Postiglione v The Queen (1997) 189 CLR 295 RvABS [2005] NSWCCA 255 RvBJW [2000] NSWCCA 60 R v CMB [2014] NSWCCA 5 R v El-Hayek [2004] NSWCCA 25 R v Fisher (unrep, 29/3/89, NSWCCA) R v Gavel [2014] NSWCCA 56 R v Goundar [2001] NSWCCA 198 R v JW [2010] NSWCCA 49 R v KNL [2005] NSWCCA 260 R v Lau [2022] NSWCCA 131 R v MAK [2006] NSWCCA 381 RvMJR (2002) 54 NSWLR 368 R v MMK [2006] NSWCCA 272 R v Oliver, Hartley and Baldwin [2003] 1 Cr App R 28 R v PGM (2008) 187…