English L- sentencing

• What is the purpose of a pre-sentence report?

  To provide information to the court about the offender before sentencing
• What factors do magistrates consider when sentencing?

  Antecedents, timing of the offence, religious or racial hatred, victim vulnerability, and community impact
• What is the main purpose of the Criminal Justice Act 2003?

  To provide guidelines for the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders
• What are the main objectives of the Criminal Justice Act 2003?

  • Punishment of offenders
  • Reduction of crime through deterrence
  • Rehabilitation of offenders
  • Protection of the public
  • Reparation by offenders to affected persons
• What is the maximum sentence for a second serious or violent offence?

  Life sentence
• What is the minimum sentence for drug dealers on a third offence involving Class A drugs?

  17 years
• What is the minimum sentence for a third domestic burglary?

  3 years
• What are sentencing guidelines?

  Guidelines set by the sentencing council to assist magistrates and judges
• What is the age requirement for jury service?

  18 years old
• What is the required majority for a jury verdict?

  11-1 or 10-2
• What is a community order?

  A sentence that combines punishment with community activities
• What is jury vetting?

  Checks conducted to ensure jurors are suitable for service
• What are the types of custodial sentences?

  • Mandatory sentences
  • Indeterminate sentences (with minimum time)
  • Suspended sentences
• What are some examples of community order requirements?

  Unpaid work, making amends, curfew, residency, drug rehab, and fines
• What percentage of offenders received a fine in 2003?

  80%
• What do fines consist of?

  Compensation payments to victims and contributions towards court costs
• What are the two types of discharges?

  Conditional and absolute discharges
• What happens to an offender under a conditional discharge?

  The offender has a criminal record but no further punishment is given
• What is the role of magistrates in the sentencing process?

  To consider various factors and apply sentencing guidelines to determine appropriate penalties
• How do community orders impact recidivism?

  They aim to reduce re-offending by combining punishment with rehabilitation activities
• What is the significance of the Criminal Justice Act 2003 in modern sentencing?

  It established a framework for sentencing that emphasizes rehabilitation and public protection
• What is the age of criminal responsibility in the UK?

  10 years old
• What happens to offenders aged 10 in the UK?

  They are treated as young offenders
• What is the term for individuals under 10 years old in terms of criminal responsibility?

  They are deemed incapable of committing a crime
• What are the main purposes of sentencing according to the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008?

  To prevent offending and protect the public
• What are the four main types of sentencing?

  • Custodial Sentences
  • Community Sentences
  • Fines
  • Discharges
• What is a custodial sentence?

  A sentence that involves imprisonment
• What is the difference between mandatory and discretionary custodial sentences?

  Mandatory sentences must be imposed, while discretionary sentences have a maximum time limit
• What is the range of a suspended sentence?

  14 days to 2 years
• What happens to an offender when they turn 21 years old in a Young Offenders Institution?

  They are transferred to an adult prison
• What is the purpose of a Young Offenders Institution?

  To rehabilitate young offenders aged 15-21 years
• What is the age limit for Secure Training Centres?

  Up to 17 years old
• Who runs Secure Children's Homes?

  Local authorities and social services
• What is the age range for Detention and Training Orders?

  10 to 17 years old
• What are some requirements included in a Detention and Training Order?

  Unpaid work requirement and curfew requirement
• What is the purpose of the Criminal Justice and Immigration Act 2008?

  To address youth rehabilitation and sentencing
• What is the significance of the age of 10 in the context of criminal responsibility?

  It is the minimum age at which a child can be held criminally responsible
• How does the treatment of young offenders differ from that of adult offenders?

  Young offenders are held in separate units and focus on rehabilitation
• What is the maximum number of hours for youth offenders aged 14-17 years?

  1000 max
• What is the role of the Youth Justice System in the UK?

  To prevent youth offending and provide rehabilitation