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SENTENCING PRINCIPLE [1 record]

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Record 1 2011-03-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Sentencing
CONT

The one sentencing principle that is unique to the youth system, proposed in clause 37(2)(a), is that a youth sentence must not be greater than that appropriate for an adult convicted of the same offence under similar circumstances.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Peines
CONT

Comme principe de détermination de la peine, la dissuasion consiste en une sanction visant à décourager le délinquant et les tiers de se livrer à des activités criminelles.

Spanish

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