Aims when sentencing adult offenders (8 marks).

Question 1

What are the 5 aims set out in?

Answer 1

• Section 142 Criminal Justice Act 2003.

Question 2

Aim #1

Answer 2

• PUNISHMENT
• “eye for an eye”, victims revenge, deserved punishment, most severe is mandatory life sentence, judge give proportionately.

Question 3

Aim #2

Answer 3

• PUBLIC PROTECTION
• public safe from dangerous offenders, less harm caused in future, Home Detention Curfews can be given which trigger electronic tag to protect the public.

Question 4

Aim #3

Answer 4

• REHABILITATION AND REFORM
• Changing mindset of offender to prevent repeat offence, Community Order and anger management classes are included.

Question 5

Aim #4

Answer 5

• REPARATION
• Offenders makes amends to victim for crimes, such as through compensation, reparation projects can bring victims together with offenders for direct apologies.

Question 6

Aim #5

Answer 6

• REDUCTION OF CRIME
• Lower future crime levels, deterrence to individuals, suspended custodial sentences increase prison time if repeat offence within a certain window.