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What is the role of the courts?
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Decide what sentence to impose when person pleads/found guilty to/of offence
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What are the sentencing restrictions for Magistrates?
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1) One offence: six months
2) Two offences: twelve months |
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What is the maximum fine Magistrates can impose?
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£5000
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1) Does the Crown Court have the same restrictions?
2) What kind of sentence can be imposed for some crimes? 3) What is the maximum figures for fines? |
1) No
2) Life imprisonment 3) No maximum figure |
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Restrictions on court powers
Max. penalty for type of offence set by Parliament What is the fixed maximum sentence for theft? |
Seven years
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Restrictions on court powers
Which offences have a maximum sentence of life imprisonment? |
Manslaughter and rape
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As the judge has complete discretion, what sentences can be imposed instead?
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1) Shorter sentence
2) Non-custodial sentence |
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What type of sentence MUST a judge pass for murder?
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Mandatory life sentence as no other sentence is available
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Which section in which act sets out purposes for sentencing for those age 18 and over?
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S142 of Criminal Justice Act 2003
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What are the six aims of sentencing?
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1) Retribution/punishment
2) Deterrence 3) Rehabilitation 4) Public protection 5) Reparation 6) Denunciation |
