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The Pre-sentence Report; how does it work?
Pre-sentence reports are an important tool to help Judges and Magistrates when it comes to sentencing. In some cases, a court must order a pre-sentence report (s 156 Criminal Justice Act 2003). A report will be appropriate in many instances when it is not a legal requirement. The primary purpose of a report is to: ‘…assist the court in determining the most suitable method of...Read More
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