Chapter 3: How we deal with those who commit crime - Differing forms of punishment available in the UK

Question 1

The Criminal Justice Act of 2003 stated that there were 5 purposes of sentencing.
The Criminal Justice Act of 2003 also stated that the Sentencing Council had responsibility for what?

Answer 1

The Criminal Justice Act of 2003 also stated that the Sentencing Council had responsibility for:

1. Developing sentencing guidelines and monitoring their use
2. Assessing the impact of guidelines on sentencing practice
3. Promoting awareness amongst the public regarding the sentencing issues

Question 2

Sentences given by criminal courts fall into what?

Answer 2

Sentences given by criminal courts fall into 2 broad categories:

1. Custodial
2. Non-custodial

Question 3

Custodial

Answer 3

Custodial is a criminal sentence of any form of imprisonment

Question 4

Non-custodial

Answer 4

Non-custodial is a criminal sentence that does not involve imprisonment