Sentencing

Question 1

Kurt Zouma

Answer 1

Footballer, animal abuse, wasn’t allowed to own a cat for the next 5y and 180h CS

Question 2

Carla Foster

Answer 2

Harsh sentence for an illegal abortion showing deterrence

Question 3

Kieran usher

Answer 3

Convicted of murder and received a sentence which aligned with the values of protecting the public and deterrence

Question 4

Shawn seeshai

Answer 4

Received a life sentence for murder which shows retribution and protected the public from him reoffending

Question 5

Harpers Law 2022

Answer 5

Mandates a life sentence for killing an on duty service worker.

Question 6

What did harpers law derive from?

Answer 6

This came from the case of PC Harper a young police officer died in duty.

Question 7

Sections 37 and 40, Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Answer 7

Introduced youth offending teams and set guidelines for youth detention to reduce reoffending.

Question 8

Section 9, Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

Answer 8

Emphasizes rehabilitation in youth sentencing through measures like youth rehabilitation orders

Question 9

Section 44, Children and Young Persons Act 1933

Answer 9

Courts must prioritize the welfare of the child and avoid unnecessary punishment.

Question 10

Case for Section 44, Children and Young Persons Act 1933

Answer 10

Venables and Thompson (1993): The court initially faced criticism for not prioritizing their welfare, contrary to Section 44’s mandate. Later influenced YS, focussing on rehab.

Question 11

Case: Section 9, Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008

Answer 11

Charlie Taylor (2010): committed a series of burglaries and was sentenced to a Youth Rehabilitation Order which aligns directly with this law.

Question 12

Case: Sections 37 and 40, Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Answer 12

R v Peter Williams (1999): was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced with assistance from a Youth Offending Team.

Question 13

S.130 The power of criminal courts (sentencing) Act 2000

Answer 13

Empowers courts to order offenders to pay compensation to their victims (e.g personal injury).

Question 14

Case: S.130 The power of criminal courts (sentencing) Act 2000

Answer 14

R v Wright (2017): Wright assaults shopkeeper and ordered to pay 1k under s130 for reparation.

Question 15

Rehabilitation of offenders act 1974

Answer 15

Ensures that convictions are classed as “spent” after a set rehabilitation period depending on the sentence imposed.

Question 16

Case: Rehabiliation of offenders act 1974

Answer 16

Michael Shields (2005): convicted of assault and sentenced to 10 years in prison, could not benefit from the Act because sentences over four years cannot be “spent.”