Does law in the UK need updating? | Starter Quiz | Oak National Academy

What do magistrates and judges use to help guide them in determining punishment?

• Paragraphing guidelines

• Sentencing guidelines

• Story guidelines

• Word guidelines

Which is the type of sentence that can be given?

• All of the above

• Community sentence

• Discharge

• Fine

• Prison

Which of these could make the sentence more harsh?

• Aggravating factors

• Mitigating factors

Which one of these offences would carry the harshest sentence?

• Manslaughter

• Speeding fine

• Stealing £50 from a sibling

• Theft with a weapon

Every offender who commits the same offence will get the exact same punishment.

• False

• True