Journal article
SENTENCING GUIDELINES AND JUDICIAL DISCRETION Evolution of the Duty of Courts to Comply in England and Wales
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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 sentencing guidelines in England and Wales changed significantly in 2010 as a result of the Coroners and Justice Act 2009. This article explores the evolution of the duty of courts to comply with the English sente...
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- Publication status:
- Published
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- Journal:
- BRITISH JOURNAL OF CRIMINOLOGY
- Volume:
- 51
- Issue:
- 6
- Pages:
- 997-1013
- Publication date:
- 2011-11-01
- DOI:
- EISSN:
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1464-3529
- ISSN:
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0007-0955
- Source identifiers:
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306157
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- Language:
- English
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- Pubs id:
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pubs:306157
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- pubs:306157
- Deposit date:
- 2014-09-15
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- Copyright date:
- 2011
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