(1) In determining sentence the Court shall have regard to any relevant principles stated in a practice direction issued under these Rules.
(2) The Court shall —
(a) ensure that all sentences are clearly expressed;
(b) state the reasons for its arrival at the final sentence imposed; and
(c) be consistent with the relevant practice direction issued on sentencing principles.
(3) In constructing a sentence the Court must —
(a) follow the steps identified in the relevant practice direction issued; and
(b) identify these steps to the offender in public before the sentence is passed.
(4) In determining whether a suspended sentence is appropriate the Court must have regard to the principles as identified in the relevant practice direction issued in relation to the power of the Court to suspend a sentence.
(5) When sentencing a person below the age of 18 years, the Court must have regard to the principles as identified in the relevant practice direction issued.