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Criminal Courts and Lay People

Sentencing and the powers of the courts

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Recall questions on the aims of sentencing under section 57 of the Sentencing Act 2020, aggravating and mitigating factors, imprisonment and suspended sentences, and non-custodial sentences from community orders and fines to conditional and absolute discharges.

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Identify reform and rehabilitation as an aim of sentencing under s57 Sentencing Act 2020.

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Which statutory provision sets out the aims of sentencing for adult offenders?

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  1. 1

    Which statutory provision sets out the aims of sentencing for adult offenders?

    Model answer

    Section 57 of the Sentencing Act 2020, which replaced s142 of the Criminal Justice Act 2003.

  2. 2

    Name punishment as an aim of sentencing under s57 Sentencing Act 2020.

    Model answer

    Punishment is one of the statutory aims of sentencing for adult offenders.

  3. 3

    What aim of sentencing under s57 Sentencing Act 2020 includes deterrence?

    Model answer

    Reduction of crime, which includes deterrence.

  4. 4

    Identify reform and rehabilitation as an aim of sentencing under s57 Sentencing Act 2020.

    Model answer

    Reform and rehabilitation is a statutory aim of sentencing, focusing on changing offender behaviour.

  5. 5

    What sentencing aim under s57 Sentencing Act 2020 focuses on keeping the community safe?

    Model answer

    Protection of the public.

  6. 6

    What is reparation as an aim of sentencing?

    Model answer

    Reparation involves the offender making amends to victims or the community for the harm caused.

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