This course deals with the legal framework within which offenders are sentenced, locally, nationally, and internationally. It will examine sentencing principles applicable under state and federal law in Victoria as well as those developed overseas in relation to sentencing guidelines and sentencing commissions. The course will examine the sources of sentencing law; the distribution of sentencing authority between the legislature, judiciary and executive arms of government; the control of sentencing discretion; the role of counsel in the sentencing hearing; and the opportunity for public and victim input. Main sentencing measures and procedures (such as on-the-spot fines) being currently... -- Course Website
Prerequisites: LAW3300 or LAW3301 and LAW3302
