Bronstorph, Roland v R

Criminal law-Sentencing-Murder-Whether sentencing judge has a duty to give notice before imposing a sentence of life imprisonment-Whether judge erred in imposing life imprisonment-Principles governing the imposition of life imprisonment-Principles governing the fixing of the pre-parole period (minimum term)-Whether sentence manifestly excessive-The Offences Against the Person Act, ss 2(2), 3(1)(b), 3(1E)