Custodial Sentences

Question 0

Which act States a custodial sentence can only be given for serious crimes

Answer 0

Criminal justice

Question 1

How to remember all the custodial sentence

Answer 1

My dad forgets his elephants sometimes
Mandatory life
Discretionary life
Fixed term
Home detention and curfew 
Extended
Suspended

Question 2

Who must give a reason for a custodial sentence being passed

Answer 2

Court

Question 3

It is only given to them as a last resort

Answer 3

Young offenders

Question 4

This sentence is always given for murder

Answer 4

Mandatory life sentence

Question 5

A judge will state a minimum number of years before considered for parole what is the minimum

Answer 5

12

Question 6

This sentence is given for other serious crimes for example rape

Answer 6

Discretionary

Question 7

The maximum is life however

Answer 7

This does not always have to be imposed

Question 8

This can only be given to offenders over 21

Answer 8

Fixed term sentence

Question 9

You will be released for a fixed term sentence after how long

Answer 9

Half of sentence

Question 10

This allows an early release from prison with the condition of a tag

Answer 10

Home detention curfew orders

Question 11

How is the home detention and curfew order imposed

Answer 11

Tagging

Question 12

Which act allows home detention and curfew order

Answer 12

Crime and disorder act

Question 13

If put onto a home detention curfew order you have no right to be released but instead

Answer 13

Will be assessed for suitability

Question 14

This sentence allows prolonged sentence for sexual or violent offences

Answer 14

Extended sentence

Question 15

This act allows the extended sentence

Answer 15

Powers of criminal courts (sentencing) act

Question 16

How is the extension served

Answer 16

After initial sentence the extension begins on license

Question 17

How long can the extension be for a sex offence

Answer 17

8 years

Question 18

How long can the extension be for a violent offence

Answer 18

5 years

Question 19

This is available for a maximum of two years

Answer 19

Suspended sentence

Question 20

How long suspended sentence can the magistrates give

Answer 20

6 months

Question 21

If during the suspended sentence an offence is committed the sentence is

Answer 21

Activated and added to the sentence for the new crime

Question 22

This act allows the suspended sentence to be combined with any requirements in the community order

Answer 22

Criminal justice

Question 23

What percentage are given suspended sentence in the crown court

Answer 23

20%