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DETERMINATION PEINE [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- determination of sentence
1, record 1, English, determination%20of%20sentence
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Peines
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- détermination de la peine
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-05-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
- Penal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sentencing
1, record 2, English, sentencing
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- determining the sentence 2, record 2, English, determining%20the%20sentence
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The judicial determination of a legal sanction upon a person convicted of an offence. 3, record 2, English, - sentencing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The fundamental purpose of sentencing is to contribute to the maintenance of a just, peaceful and safe society through the imposition of just sanctions. 4, record 2, English, - sentencing
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In some cases, the Court has the option to impose a conditional or absolute discharge. A conditional discharge requires the offender to follow certain rules for a specified length of time as set out in a probation order. 3, record 2, English, - sentencing
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Peines
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- détermination de la peine
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'objet fondamental de la détermination de la peine est de contribuer à faire régner la justice, la paix et la sécurité dans la société au moyen de l'imposition de sanctions équitables. 2, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Penas
- Administración penitenciaria
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- determinación de la pena
1, record 2, Spanish, determinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20pena
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- graduación de la pena 2, record 2, Spanish, graduaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20pena
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acto procesal mediante el cual el juez o jurado determina la sanción que se impondrá al individuo que se ha juzgado culpable de haber cometido una infracción o delito. 3, record 2, Spanish, - determinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20pena
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Graduación de la pena [...] quiere decir fijar la que debe corresponder para cada delito. El problema se plantea en cuanto al modo de hacer esa graduación y se complica tanto más cuando difiere respecto del criterio o concepto que de la pena se tenga. Si funciona como prevención, en el sentido de que por el temor que infunde resulta idónea para apartar a la gente de cometer un delito, habría que admitir que, cuanto más grave, mejor sirve; pero entonces resulta innecesaria la valoración individual del hecho y de la persona, con lo que no sería justa. 2, record 2, Spanish, - determinaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20pena
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-09-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Sentencing
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sentencing process
1, record 3, English, sentencing%20process
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The sentencing process is one that requires the balancing of punishment, deterrence, the rights of victims and the potential for reform and rehabilitation. Sometimes, Judges get it wrong and that is why we have an appeals process. 2, record 3, English, - sentencing%20process
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
This enactment amends provisions of the National Defence Act governing the military justice system. The amendments, among other things ... c) specify the purposes, objectives and principles of the sentencing process. 3, record 3, English, - sentencing%20process
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Peines
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- détermination de la peine
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le texte modifie les dispositions de la Loi sur la défense nationale qui traitent du système de justice militaire. Les modifications visent notamment à : [...] c) énoncer les objectifs et les principes de la détermination de la peine. 1, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans ce contexte, il s'agit du processus de la détermination de la peine. Le juge se base sur le rapport présentenciel pour déterminer la peine à imposer aux individus ayant violés l'ordre social. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-09-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Sentencing
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Sentencing
1, record 4, English, Sentencing
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ottawa: Government of Canada, 1984. 72 pages. 2, record 4, English, - Sentencing
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Peines
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- La détermination de la peine
1, record 4, French, La%20d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
81 pages. 2, record 4, French, - La%20d%C3%A9termination%20de%20la%20peine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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