Description |
l, 678 pages ; 24 cm |
Contents |
1.The sentencing landscape -- 2.Punishment and sentencing -- 3.Judicial reasoning in sentencing and moves to greater consistency -- 4.Procedural and evidential matters of the sentencing hearing -- 5.High Court sentencing jurisprudence -- 6.The principle of proportionality -- 7.The main objectives of sentencing -- 8.Aggravating factors -- 9.Mitigating considerations -- 10.Aboriginality -- 11.The nature of criminal sanctions -- 12.Imprisonment -- 13.Intermediate sanctions -- 14.Discharges and bonds, fines and disqualifications -- 15.The way forward - strategic sentencing |
Summary |
Sentencing in Australia Third Edition is the most up-to-date explanation of sentencing law and practice across Australia. Sentencing matters consume most court of appeal work and this title provides a thorough, coherent and much-needed treatment of this complex subject, which involves a wide range of interacting factors |
Analysis |
Australian |
Notes |
"Lawbook Co. 2016"--Title page |
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Previous edition: 2015 ; first published: 2014 |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
Audience |
Tertiary students |
Has Indexes |
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Subject |
Criminal justice, Administration of -- Australia.
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Sentences (Criminal procedure) -- Australia.
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Author |
Edney, Richard, author
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ISBN |
9780455237053 |
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