Lesson Objectives

To know the aims of sentencing.

To understand the aims of sentencing.

Introduction

When Magistrates or Judges pass a sentence they have to:

1. Decide what sentence to give to an offender and;

2. Decide what they are trying to achieve by the sentence they give.

What sentences are available? Custodial (if over 21)

Young Offenders’ Institute (under 21)

Community sentence

Fine

Discharge

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What are the aims?

Punishment

Deterrence

Reform/rehabilitation

Protection from the public

Reparation

Denunciation

Let’s consider the following cases: Teenager stealing during riots.

iphone robbers convicted of murder.

Rugby star sentenced for GBH.

Time for a task.......

Read the cases and answer the following questions:

1. What type of sentence did the defendant receive?

2. What was the aim that the Judge

was trying to achieve in that case?

Lesson Objectives

To know the aims of sentencing.

To understand the aims of sentencing.