[Appellant (aged 33 and of previous good character) pleaded guilty to serious robbery
of young woman. He punched her unconscious causing bruising of the face neck and body. Gold jewellery, 2 mobile phones, a digital camera and B$970 taken. Sentenced to 7 years imprisonment and 12 mandatory strokes under Sec 394 of the Penal Code. This involves a starting point of between 10 and 11 years which is manifestly too high. Starting point of 8 years with a third discount for early plea appropriate. Appeal allowed and sentence of 5 1/2 years imprisonment substituted with the mandatory 12 strokes]
