Sentencing
Theory, Law and Practice
2nd Edition
Published on 30. September 1999
Book
Paperback/Softback
464 pages
978-0-406-06325-0 (ISBN)
Description
" A highly respected and authoritative account of sentencing theory, law and practice and the set text on a number of criminal justice courses. Features comprehensive coverage of the sentencing powers and practices of the Crown Court, magistrates' courts and the Court of Appeal"
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Edition
2nd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Oxford University Press
Target group
College/higher education
Edition type
Revised edition
Illustrations
tables, index
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
707 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-406-06325-0 (9780406063250)
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Content
PART I; General; 1. Sentencing procedure and appeals; 2. Information about the offender; 3. The relevance of explanations; 4. Aggravation and mitigation; 5. Discrimination and mercy; 6. Background information; 7. The efficacy of correctives; 8. General deterrence and education; 9. Sentencers' aims; PART II; Imprisonment; 10. Using imprisonment; 11. Imprisonment's wanted and unwanted effects; 12. Administration, location, allocation; 13. Rules, grievances and rights; 14. Getting out; PART III; Non-custodial measures; 15. Diversion and nominal measures; 16. Financial measures; 17. Community penalties; 18. Philosophies and effectiveness of supervision; 19. The control of stigma; PART IV; Special categories; 20. Young adult offenders; 21. Mentally disordered offenders; 22. Dangerous offenders; 23. Traffic offenders; 24. The executive and the judiciary; Index