Sentencing and Criminal Justice

ISBN-13: 9781107057883 / Angielski / Twarda / 2015 / 566 str.

Qc Andrew Ashworth

Opis

The leading textbook on sentencing, and the only one to integrate theory and empirical research with legislation, guidelines and case law.

Recenzje

'… authoritative guide through the minefield, asking (and answering) important questions, not only about the law, but also about priorities, principles and practice. Students will find that this book will really help them to shape their own ideas and thoughts.' Nicola Padfield, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Spis treści

1. An introduction to English sentencing; 2. Sentencing and the constitution; 3. Sentencing aims, principles and policies; 4. Elements of proportionality; 5. Aggravation and mitigation; 6. Persistence, prevention and prediction; 7. Equality before the law; 8. Multiple offenders; 9. Custodial sentencing; 10. Non-custodial sentencing; 11. Ancillary orders and civil preventive orders; 12. Special sentencing powers; 13. Procedural issues at sentencing; 14. Sentencing, guidelines and the punitive state; Appendices.