This course aims to explore some of the theoretical, legal, psychological and sociological issues of sentencing. It examines some court decisions, including Caribbean ones, as well as the overall use of prison incarceration. The court arguments for sentencing or not, as well as the justifications for mitigation will also be discussed. The role of imprisonment in particular will then be examined to see the extent to which its objectives are met and whether the rates of prisoner recidivism create an obligation for both clearer rehabilitation policies and alternatives to incarceration.
Department of Behavourial Sciences
Faculty of Social Sciences
Cost: TT$3840.00 (including all Compulsory Fees)
- Pre-Requisites: an undergraduate degree from an approved university
- Course Credits: 3
- Assessments: Coursework 40%; Final Examination 60%
- Lecture Time: Saturdays 9:00am – 12:00pm (UTC−04:00)
- Mode of Delivery: Face to Face
For More Information, Contact: Malisa.Neptune-Figaro@sta.uwi.edu