Drug sentences now make more sense
The Sentencing Council's new guideline for drug offences praised for its clarity
The Guardian (UK)
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
The underlying aim of The Sentencing Council's new guideline for drug offences in England and Wales is to ensure sentences are consistent and the punishment proportionate. The guideline was launched in February 2012 and early results suggest it is beginning to have its desired effect. But achieving that consistency has involved a long process of research and careful testing of the results with judges, lawyers and the general public. (See also: Drugs, crime and punishment)
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