This sentencing decision addresses the conviction of Waisuddin Akbari for uttering threats to bomb synagogues and kill Jewish people, motivated by hate and prejudice.
The court carefully considers the Kienapple principle regarding multiple convictions arising from the same act but finds the two offences distinct.
The sentencing analysis balances aggravating factors, notably the hate-motivated nature of the threats and their impact on the Jewish community, with mitigating factors including Akbari’s background, remorse, and community support.
The court rejects a conditional discharge as contrary to public interest and imposes a 60-day conditional sentence order with strict house arrest conditions, followed by three years probation, DNA order, and a 10-year weapons prohibition.
