R v Wilson - [1996] 1 NZLR 147

Criminal law — Sentence — Mandatory sentence of life imprisonment imposed — Order that appellant serve a minimum period of 15 years — Whether imposition of minimum period of 15 years' imprisonment justified — Whether circumstances exceptional — Whether appellant a danger to others — Whether recidivism likely — Extent to which account should be taken of personal circumstances — Criminal Justice Act 1985, s 80(1) and (2).