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23rd April 2014 - Discharges without conviction

Discharges without conviction

When you appear in Court on a charge and plead guilty or are found guilty of it at a trial, you normally receive a criminal conviction. The Sentencing Act 2002 provides that the Court can on some occasions discharge you without conviction.  This is provided for in Section 106. Section MORE »

 

24th February 2014 - Sentencing philosophy, purpose and implementation

Sentencing philosophy, purpose and implementation

Sentencing marks the sharp end of the Criminal Justice System. It’s the act of wielding the stick at the conclusion of the process. It’s a controversial act, and rightly so. With no winners, plenty of losers and strong debate on where the loss is left to lie. Over the coming MORE »