Critically assess the relative merits of sentencing guidelines, statutes, and the appeal process as mechanisms for achieving consistency in sentencing decisions in England and Wales.

Answer only two out of the following five questions.
Maximum word limit PER question is 1000 words.

1. Critically assess the relative merits of sentencing guidelines, statutes, and the
appeal process as mechanisms for achieving consistency in sentencing
decisions in England and Wales.
2. Restorative justice [] is about the idea that because crime hurts, justice
should heal (Braithwaite 2004: 28). Critically evaluate the role for restorative
justice in the sentencing powers of the courts.
3. Sentencing practice has had scant regard for human rights legislation.
Critically assess the accuracy of the statement and the role of human rights in
sentencing.
4. Prison does not work. Alternative punishments are far more proactive in
reducing recidivism. Critically evaluate the statement.
5. Discuss the various orders available for young offenders and critically
consider whether they represent a welfare approach.

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