How Judges Sentence

How Judges Sentence
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Publisher : Federation Press
Total Pages : 212
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ISBN-10 : 1862875359
ISBN-13 : 9781862875357
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Book Synopsis How Judges Sentence by : Geraldine Mackenzie

Download or read book How Judges Sentence written by Geraldine Mackenzie and published by Federation Press. This book was released on 2005 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How do judges sentence? This question is frequently asked but infrequently explored. What factors are taken into account? How do judges see their role? How do they apply the aims and purposes of sentencing? How are factors such as public opinion taken into account? How Judges Sentence explores these questions through interviews with Queensland judges. The judges explain how they come to their decisions when sentencing, how they view judicial discretion, and how they exercise it. The book carefully examines their comments within the legislative and theoretical contexts of sentencing. The analysis yields valuable insights into judicial methodologies, perceptions, and attitudes towards the sentencing process. How Judges Sentence provides a major contribution to debates on sentencing.


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