Sentencing Powers of the courts

1. ADULT OFFENDERS

• Lecture Notes
• Download Adult Offenders PDF File

Useful sentencing resources include the following:

• Criminal Justice Act 2003 (see Part 12)

• Powers of the Criminal Courts (Sentencing) Act 2000

• Criminal Justice and Court Services Act 2000  

• The Prison Rules 1999

• Criminal Justice Act 1991

• Parole Board

• HM Prison Service

2. YOUNG OFFENDERS

Lecture Notes

Lecture Notes

Useful young offenders resources include the following:

• Rizer

• Juvenile Offenders Unit

• Youth Justice Board for England and Wales

• The Young Offender Institution Rules 2000  

•  Criminal Justice Act 2003 (see Part 12)

3. MENTALLY ILL OFFENDERS

• Lecture Notes

Useful mental health resources include the following:

• HyperGUIDE to the Mental Health Act