Sentencing policy and the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971

Until recently sentencing was not considered to be a separate subject within the discipline of law. It was thought to be a matter essentially for judges. Sentencing was not taught as such. Rather, on ascending to the bench lawyers took with them their experience of the law in practice and their know...

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Main Author: Shiels, Robert Sinclair
Published: University of Glasgow 1987
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.668960