Abstract
This international review, commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council, reviews the international evidence and literature on sentencing in cases of causing death (and serious injury) by driving offences. The report informs the work of the Scottish Sentencing Council in developing guidelines and public engagement strategies.
| Original language | English |
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| Place of Publication | Edinburgh |
| Commissioning body | Scottish Sentencing Council |
| Number of pages | 43 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-912442-06-5 |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Oct 2018 |
Keywords
- sentencing
- sentencing policy
- penal law
- penal policy
- sentencing practice
- driving offences
- causing death
- causing serious injury
- criminal justice
- remorse
- apology
- sentencing guidelines
- mitigation
- restorative justice
- culpability
- harm
- criminal law
- homicide