sentencing exam questions

Question 1

a) Describe the aims of sentencing as set out in the Criminal Justice Act 2003. (10 marks)

Answer 1

Criminal justice act 2003 - sets out 5 main key aims of sentencing

1. punishment
   based on the idea of retribution, defendant should be punished for the crime they have committed, doesn’t aim to reduce crime or change offenders behaviour, makes sure to align punishment with offence
2. reduction to crime
   2.1 - general deterrence =preventing other potential offenders from committing the same c