sentencing Flashcards
(12 cards)
1
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what is sentencing
A
the process of declaring punishment on an offender
2
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what are the aims of sentencing
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deterrence, incapacitation, rehabilitation, retribution
3
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what is deterrence
A
- punishment designed to turn people away from offending
- based on making the public ‘think twice’ before offending by providing a high likelihood of apprehension and surety of punishment
4
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what is incapacitation
A
-the physical restriction which removed the offender from society or targets their ability to offend
- loss of liberty through incapacitation is seen as the highest form
5
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what is rehabilitation
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6
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what is retribution
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7
Q
crimnal justice act 1991
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8
Q
criminal justice act 1993
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9
Q
cime sentences act 1997
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10
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the auld report and halliday report 2001
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11
Q
criminal justice act 2003
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12
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