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Sentencing - Coggle Diagram
Sentencing
Aggravating Factors (Increase the sentence)
Increase the sentence
Use of a Weapon
Overkill
Vulnerable Victim
No sign of remorse
Previous convictions for similar offences.
Racial motivated/religious hate (Hate Crimes)
What is the aim of the sentence?
Deterrence
Retribution
Public Safety
Rehabilitation
Reform
Reparation
Types of sentences can be issued
Fines
Community Orders
Custodial -Prision
Mandatory life sentence -14 Years Minimuimn. Judge sets a minimun tariff e.g.) 24 years.
Discretionary Life Sentence - Judge decides in appropriate
Fixed- term
Discharges -Decide that Court is enough. E.g.) Terminal illness etc. Conditional & Unconditional.
Suspended Sentences - Don't commit another offence in the time the sentence is suspended for. Max 2 years can be suspended for. Don't get the sentence is well behaved on suspend.
Mitigating Factors (Decrease the sentence)
First offence
Age
Remorse
A guilty plea at 1st hearing (up to a 1/3 off sentence)
Assess the powers of the court must be taken into consideration.
Pre-sentence report. And Sentencing Guideline issues by the Sentencing Council.
Sentencing act 2026