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. |
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| Title | Justice in sentencing : offender perceptions / John Ekstedt and Margaret Jackson. |
| Series title | Research reports of the Canadian Sentencing Commission |
| Publication type | Series - View Master Record |
| Language | [English] |
| Other language editions | [French] |
| Format | Electronic |
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| 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- |
| Description | vi, 171 p. : graphs |
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| Departmental catalogue number | JUS-P-439 |
| Subject terms | Court decisions Offences Justice system |