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C/L/854. Sentencing policy under English law

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DATE:
2011
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The paper examines the development of the sentencing policy under English law explaining the changes in the understanding of sentencing aims, and discussing current sentencing practices. Section 142 of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) 2003 is considered arguing its controversial character and highlighting the issues that need to be recognised by UK criminal courts.

 

KEYWORDS: Sentencing policy, English law, Criminal Justice Act 2003, CJA,

 
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