Characteristics or circumstances?
Pre-sentence report legislation tries to draw a fine line
The Sentencing Council will never be allowed to issue guidelines about pre-sentence reports that “include provision framed by reference to different personal characteristics of an offender” if a bill published yesterday by the justice secretary becomes law.
Under the Sentencing Guidelines (Pre-sentence Reports) Bill, “personal characteristics include — b…
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