Ashworth, Andrew,

Sentencing and criminal justice / Andrew Ashworth, Vinerian Professor of English Law Emeritus, University of Oxford. - Sixth edition. - xxxv, 533 pages ; 26 cm. - Law in context .

Includes bibliographical references (pages 484-508) and index.

An introduction to English sentencing -- Sentencing and the constitution -- Sentencing aims, principles and policies -- Elements of proportionality -- Aggravation and mitigation -- Persistence, prevention and prediction -- Equality before the law -- Multiple offenders -- Custodial sentencing -- Non-custodial sentencing -- Ancillary orders and civil preventive orders -- Special sentencing powers -- Procedural issues at sentencing -- Sentencing, guidelines and the punitive state.

9781107057883 (hardback) 9781107652019 (paperback)

2015002314


Sentences (Criminal procedure)--Great Britain.
Punishment--Great Britain.
LAW / Criminal Law / General.

KD8406 / .A975 2015

345.41/0772