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Justice in sentencing : offender perceptions / John Ekstedt and Margaret Jackson.J23-3/6-1988E-PDF

"In the Order in Council setting out terms of reference for The Canadian Sentencing Commission, the general areas of interest to be examined were briefly stated as follows: 1. An examination of the feasibility of minimum/maximum sentences developed relative to the seriousness of the offence; 2. A consideration of the efficacy of sentencing guidelines; 3. A discussion of the impact plea negotiation and prosecutorial discretion has upon the sentencing process, as well as; 4. The effect parole, mandatory supervision, and general remission revisions have on existing penal and correctional capacities; and finally, 5. A determination of what the fundamental principles and purposes of sentencing are perceived to be in light of recent legislation (Bill C-19) setting out these ideals"--Introduction, p. 1.

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Department/Agency
  • Canada. Department of Justice. Research and Development Directorate.
  • Canadian Sentencing Commission.
TitleJustice in sentencing : offender perceptions / John Ekstedt and Margaret Jackson.
Series title
  • Research reports of the Canadian Sentencing Commission
Publication typeMonograph - View Master Record
Language[English]
Other language editions[French]
FormatDigital text
Electronic document
Note(s)
  • Digitized edition from print.
  • Issued also in French under title: La justice dans l'attribution de la peine : la perception du contrevenant.
  • Includes bibliographical references.
Publishing information
  • Ottawa : Department of Justice Canada, Policy, Programs and Research Branch, Research and Development Directorate, 1988.
Author / Contributor
  • Ekstedt, John.
  • Jackson, Margaret, 1942-
Descriptionvi, 171 p. : graphs
Catalogue number
  • J23-3/6-1988E-PDF
Departmental catalogue numberJUS-P-439
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