8 New Labour 1997 Onwards...

Question 1

Jack Straw Home Secretary, retained…

Answer 1

Punitive policies

Question 2

Introduced what act?

Answer 2

Crime & Disorder Act 1998

Question 3

Crime & Disorder Act 1998 introduced:

Answer 3

Sentencing Advisory Panel

Question 4

Sentencing Advisory Panel encourage what in sentencing?

Answer 4

Consistency

Question 5

Modified ‘Just Deserts’ principle to…

Answer 5

‘Sentence severity should increase as a consequence of sufficiently recent and relevant previous convictions’

Question 6

Led to a different ‘proportionality’ conception of:

Answer 6

‘Punitive Envelope’

Question 7

‘Punitive Envelope’ possible range of sentences, based on utilitarian principle of what would best bring about…

Answer 7

Crime reduction/reparation

Question 8

‘Punitive Envelope’ different sentences for…

Answer 8

Different offenders

Question 9

‘Punitive Envelope’ another attempt at creating…

Answer 9

Consistency in sentencing via guidelines

Question 9

Halliday Report 2001 - 4 failures of CJS:

Answer 9

Ineffective use of short prison sentences

Absence of consistency, clarity & transparency

Deal with previous convictions

Focus on crime reduction and reparation