Ashworth, Andrew.

Sentencing and criminal justice / Andrew Ashworth. - 5th ed. - Cambridge ; New York : Cambridge University Press, 2010. - xxxiii, 468 p. ; 23 cm. - Law in context .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [430]-449) 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 -- Procedural issues and ancillary orders -- Special sentencing powers -- Conclusions.

9780521765121 (hbk.) 9780521748759 (pbk.)

2010287365


Sentences (Criminal procedure)--Great Britain.
Punishment--Great Britain.

KD8406 / .A975 2010