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2.2 Aims of punishments - Coggle Diagram
2.2 Aims of punishments
AIMS OF SENTENCING
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Incapacitation- 'prison', impossible to commit more crime
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Reparation- repairing harm, making it right
Punishment
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Coroners and Justice Act- judges are required to follow these guidelines unless in the interest of justice to do otherwise
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Reform/Rehabilitation
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An example could be drug rehabilitation, alcohol rehabilitation and anger management or therapy.
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SENTENCING PRACTICE
Aggravating factors
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Not showing remorse, previous convictions, being on bail for another offence
Mitigating factors
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Showing genuine remorse, pleading, cooperating with police, taking part in restorative justice