The appellant appealed his two-year sentence for possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking and possession of proceeds of crime.
He introduced fresh evidence detailing exceptionally harsh custodial conditions, including prolonged triple-bunking and extended lockdowns, which exacerbated his mental health vulnerabilities.
The Court of Appeal found the original sentence fit but admitted the fresh evidence, concluding that the cumulative impact of the custodial conditions materially increased the punitive effect of the sentence.
The appeal was allowed in part, and the sentence was varied to time served followed by a conditional sentence.
