What is the maximum period of imprisonment which magistrates can impose for one offence?
6 months in prison, because all criminal cases start in the magistrates and the cases that stay there are less serious thus the sentence will be less serious ( also including fines etc...)
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What are the 6 aims of sentencing?
Rehabilitation, Deterrence, Denunciation, Retribution, Reparation, Protection of the public
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What is meant by a tariff sentence?
The minimum sentence set out by the Sentencing Council Guidelines since 2009
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What are the two types of deterrence?
Individual deterrence and general deterrence ( individual meant to put off the individual and general meant to put off anyone considering committing the crime)
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What age group is reform/rehab particularly important for?
Young offenders who have time to change their act and relearn good behaviour and a younger age
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Which sentences are aimed at protecting the public?
Life imprisonment, banning orders, tagging, any sort of sentence that will keep the offender away from harming the public
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Which orders or sentences are aimed at reparation?
Fines, compensation orders where the offender has to pay and give back for the loss and damages that he/she has committed
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What are the 6 aims of sentencing?
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Rehabilitation, Deterrence, Denunciation, Retribution, Reparation, Protection of the public
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