Sentencing Referencer 2007

Providing guidance on over 100 sentencing topics all in one book, this work is written by the sentencing authority, Dr. David Thomas QC. It discusses in detail the Criminal Justice Act 2003 and Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 and their major impact on sentencing. Incorporating all other recent legislation, such as the Powers of Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000 and the Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2001, it enables readers to see which act applies to the case they are working on, as changes made by the Criminal Justice Act only apply to cases after the commencement date. Using a practical layout for easy navigation and quick answers in court, this book includes easy-to-consult tables, including one setting out maximum sentences for the most common indictable offenses. It speeds research with extensive cross-referencing between text, legislation and cases, by supplying flowcharts and diagrams to aid understanding on topics such as confiscation and young offenders. The book points readers towards more extensive analysis with cross-references to Archbold and Current Sentencing Practice.