VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS AND SENTENCING

Authors
ASHWORTH A
Citation
A. Ashworth, VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENTS AND SENTENCING, Criminal law review, 1993, pp. 498-509
Citations number
40
Categorie Soggetti
Criminology & Penology",Law
Journal title
Criminal law review → ACNP
ISSN journal
0011135X
Year of publication
1993
Pages
498 - 509
Database
ISI
SICI code
0011-135X(1993):<498:VISAS>2.0.ZU;2-U
Abstract
How strong are the arguments for and against having Victim Impact Stat ements as part of the sentencing process? This article considers some of the legal and practical implications of the VIS, drawing on experie nce in this country and in other legal systems.