Includes bibliographical references (pages 390-408) and index.
Cover; Half-title; Series-title; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Table of statutes; Table of cases; CHAPTER 1: An introduction to English sentencing; CHAPTER 2: Sentencing and the constitution; CHAPTER 3: Sentencing aims, principles and policies; CHAPTER 4: Elements of proportionality; CHAPTER 5: Aggravation and mitigation; CHAPTER 6: Persistence, prevention and prediction; CHAPTER 7: Equality before the law; CHAPTER 8: Multiple offenders; CHAPTER 9: Custodial sentencing; CHAPTER 10: Non-custodial sentencing; CHAPTER 11: Procedural issues and ancillary orders.
Examines English sentencing law in its context, drawing not only upon legislation and the decisions of the courts but also upon the findings of research and on theoretical justifications for punishment. This new edition has been extensively revised to integrate the new laws introduced by the Criminal Justice Act 2003.