blameworthiness

They say a young person's maturity should be taken into account when assessing their blameworthiness.

Craig Harper, another prosecutor, said the term “serial killer” was “woefully inadequate to describe his moral blameworthiness.”

In submissions to the judge, assistant crown attorney Craig Harper said the term “serial killer” was “woefully inadequate to describe his moral blameworthiness … and heinousness of the offences”.

This is chiefly true when making judgments involving the blameworthiness of actions in terms of intent versus outcome.

"The moral blameworthiness is low and I will take into consideration that you will lose your flags," he added.