Deterrence and denunciation in sentencing murder by stabbing: the Crown sentence appeal in HM Advocate v Palfreman

Graeme Brown

Deterrence and denunciation in sentencing murder by stabbing: the Crown sentence appeal in HM Advocate v Palfreman

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Abstract

Examines HM Advocate v Palfreman (Andrew) (HCJ Appeal) allowing the Crown's appeal against a life sentence for murder by stabbing with a punishment part of 12 years as unduly lenient, focusing on the correct application of sentencing guidelines and the continued focus on deterrence in the imposition of punishment parts.
Cases cited
HM Advocate v Palfreman (Andrew) [2023] HCJAC 10; 2023 S.L.T. 513; [2023] 4 WLUK 104 (HCJ Appeal)

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	2-6
Number of pages	5
Journal	Greens Criminal Law Bulletin
Issue number	183
Publication status	Published - 2023

Keywords

Deterrence
Life imprisonment
Offensive weapons
punishment
Scotland
Sentencing guidelines
Undue leniency

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