chebu
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I can't figure out what "this" means in the 5th sentence of
"Who, What, Why: How do judges decide on sentences?"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10852764
"Not only did the circumstances of the case differ, but so did the actions of the accused - and this goes some way to explaining the sentencing gap between the two. Ridley pleaded guilty to manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges while Scott opted for a full trial, denying the charges set before him."
Does THIS mean the difference between the circumstances and the actions of both accused, or the fact that "Ridley pleaded guilty to manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges while Scott opted for a full trial, denying the charges set before him."?
I'll be grateful for your help.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10852764
"Who, What, Why: How do judges decide on sentences?"
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10852764
"Not only did the circumstances of the case differ, but so did the actions of the accused - and this goes some way to explaining the sentencing gap between the two. Ridley pleaded guilty to manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges while Scott opted for a full trial, denying the charges set before him."
Does THIS mean the difference between the circumstances and the actions of both accused, or the fact that "Ridley pleaded guilty to manslaughter and grievous bodily harm charges while Scott opted for a full trial, denying the charges set before him."?
I'll be grateful for your help.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/magazine-10852764