NCJ Number
38015
Journal
Howard Journal of Penology and Crime Prevention Volume: 15 Dated: (1976) Pages: 6-12
Date Published
1976
Length
7 pages
Annotation
THIS ARTICLE EXAMINES THE EXTENT OF DISCRETIONARY POWERS GRANTED TO SENTENCING JUDGES IN ENGLISH COURTS.
Abstract
THE AUTHOR ADVOCATES THE ESTABLISHMENT OF GUIDELINES TO LIMIT JUDICIAL SENTENCING DISCRETION. A TABLE OF 1974 CROWN COURT STATISTICS INDICATING STATUTORY MAXIMA AND SENTENCES PASSED FOR A NUMBER OF CRIMES IS ATTACHED.