What is the test for proportionality of a charge of common assault?

British Columbia, Canada


The following excerpt is from R. v Grace, 2022 BCSC 475 (CanLII):

Proportionality balances the gravity of the offence, the degree of responsibility of the offender and considers the unique circumstance of each case: R v. Lacasse, 2015 SCC 64 at para. 53; Parranto at para. 12.

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