IPRT publishes Position Paper on Mandatory Sentencing

May 28, 2009

In recent years, mandatory and presumptive sentencing have been proposed as a means of addressing specific categories of offending.

The IPRT Position Paper on Mandatory Sentencing, published 28th May 2009 sets out our position on mandatory and presumptive sentencing.

The paper:

• outlines the current legal framework for mandatory and presumptive sentencing in Ireland
• describes the advantages and disadvantages of these sentences as evidenced here and in other jurisdictions
• outlines alternatives to mandatory or presumptive sentencing which can potentially address the concerns expressed by both the advocates for and against such policy.

For more information, contact: info@iprt.ie