SENTENCING GUIDELINES AND JUDICIAL DISCRETION Evolution of the Duty of Courts to Comply in England and Wales

Sentencing guideline schemes require courts to sentence within the guidelines - or give reasons why a different sentence is appropriate. Most US schemes require courts to find 'substantial and compelling' grounds for departing from the guidelines. The duty of a court with respect to senten...

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Auteur principal: Roberts, J
Format: Journal article
Langue:English
Publié: 2011