Sentencing Flashcards
Kurt Zouma
Footballer, animal abuse, wasn’t allowed to own a cat for the next 5y and 180h CS
Carla Foster
Harsh sentence for an illegal abortion showing deterrence
Kieran usher
Convicted of murder and received a sentence which aligned with the values of protecting the public and deterrence
Shawn seeshai
Received a life sentence for murder which shows retribution and protected the public from him reoffending
Harpers Law 2022
Mandates a life sentence for killing an on duty service worker.
What did harpers law derive from?
This came from the case of PC Harper a young police officer died in duty.
Sections 37 and 40, Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Introduced youth offending teams and set guidelines for youth detention to reduce reoffending.
Section 9, Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
Emphasizes rehabilitation in youth sentencing through measures like youth rehabilitation orders
Section 44, Children and Young Persons Act 1933
Courts must prioritize the welfare of the child and avoid unnecessary punishment.
Case for Section 44, Children and Young Persons Act 1933
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.
Case: Section 9, Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008
Charlie Taylor (2010): committed a series of burglaries and was sentenced to a Youth Rehabilitation Order which aligns directly with this law.
Case: Sections 37 and 40, Crime and Disorder Act 1998
R v Peter Williams (1999): was convicted of armed robbery and sentenced with assistance from a Youth Offending Team.
S.130 The power of criminal courts (sentencing) Act 2000
Empowers courts to order offenders to pay compensation to their victims (e.g personal injury).
Case: S.130 The power of criminal courts (sentencing) Act 2000
R v Wright (2017): Wright assaults shopkeeper and ordered to pay 1k under s130 for reparation.
Rehabilitation of offenders act 1974
Ensures that convictions are classed as “spent” after a set rehabilitation period depending on the sentence imposed.
Case: Rehabiliation of offenders act 1974
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.”
s79 Sentencing Act 2020
Custodial sentences for youths are only for serious cases
CASE for s79 Sentencing Act 2020
Charlie Taylor 2010: Was sentenced to youth rehabilitation order rather than custodial sentence
s80 sentencing act 2020
Specifics for giving custodial sentences for youths
CASE for s80 sentences act 2020
r v peter williams 1999
s286 sentencing act 2020
Imposing life sentences
CASE for s286 sentencing act 2020
Jonathan Vass
s200 sentencing Act 2020
Talks about Community sentences
Case for s200 sentencing act 2020
Kurt zouma
