Sentencing and Criminal Justice

The leading textbook on sentencing, and the only one to integrate theory and empirical research with legislation, guidelines and case law.

Andrew Ashworth (Author)

9781107652019, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 20 August 2015

566 pages, 13 tables
24.5 x 17.5 x 2.5 cm, 1.1 kg

'… authoritative guide through the minefield, asking (and answering) important questions, not only about the law, but also about priorities, principles and practice. Students will find that this book will really help them to shape their own ideas and thoughts.' Nicola Padfield, Fitzwilliam College, Cambridge

Now in its sixth edition, Sentencing and Criminal Justice has been extensively rewritten to reflect recent legislation, guidelines and judicial decisions. New material includes comparative sentencing research, which looks at models from other countries in comparison with the approach in England and Wales, and an additional chapter focusing on civil preventive orders and other ancillary orders. Written with clarity of expression coupled with critical analysis, this textbook offers an unrivalled combination of expertise, accessibility and coverage. This is the essential text for anyone interested in criminal justice.

1. An introduction to English sentencing
2. Sentencing and the constitution
3. Sentencing aims, principles and policies
4. Elements of proportionality
5. Aggravation and mitigation
6. Persistence, prevention and prediction
7. Equality before the law
8. Multiple offenders
9. Custodial sentencing
10. Non-custodial sentencing
11. Ancillary orders and civil preventive orders
12. Special sentencing powers
13. Procedural issues at sentencing
14. Sentencing, guidelines and the punitive state
Appendices.

Subject Areas: Sentencing & punishment [LNFX1], Criminal law & procedure [LNF], Law [L], Crime & criminology [JKV]