A number of jurisdictions, including England and Wales after their adoption of the 1991 Criminal Justice Act, require that sentences be `proportionate' to the severity of the crime. This book, written by the leading architect of `just deserts' sentencing theory, discusses how sentences may be scaled proportionately to the gravity of the crime. Topics dealt with include how the idea of a penal censure justifies proportionate sentences; how a penalty scale should be `anchored' to reduce overall punishment levels; how non-custodial penalties should be graded and used; and how political pressures impinge on sentencing policies.
Reviews
His splendid new book offers a powerful restatement of his views, and a response to recent developments in penal theory and policy. * Mind *
To be welcomed for its brevity, clarity, comprehensiveness, contemporary relevance, and perspective. * LCCJ Newsletter *



Book Information
ISBN 9780198262411
Author Andrew von Hirsch
Format Paperback
Page Count 142
Imprint Clarendon Press
Publisher Oxford University Press
Weight(grams) 237g
Dimensions(mm) 233mm * 156mm * 10mm