Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
52Court’s powers on appeal
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52 Court’s powers on appeal
52 Court’s powers on appeal
(1) If an appeal is made against a conviction or sentence, the court determining the appeal—
(a) may vary or rescind any non-parole period set by the sentencing court, or
(b) may set a non-parole period for a sentence of imprisonment for which a non-parole period has not been set by the sentencing court.
(2) Any non-parole period that is varied or set under this section must comply with the requirements of this Division.
(3) This section does not limit any other power of a court in determining an appeal.