Andrew Ashworth, Q.C., is Vinerian Professor of English Law, University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College. He is the author of Sentencing and Criminal Justice (5th edn.,, Cambridge University Press). Other recent volumes include Principled Sentencing (3rd edn., with A. von Hirsch and J.V. Roberts) and Proportionate Sentencing (Oxford University Press, with A. von Hirsch). He teaches sentencing courses at the University of Oxford. Julian V. Roberts is a Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. Sentencing has been his principal area of research and teaching since 1984. Recent books include: Mitigation and Aggravation at Sentencing (Cambridge University Press, 2011); The Role of Previous Convictions at Sentencing (Oxford: Hart Publishing, with A. von Hirsch); Punishing Persistent Offenders (2008, Oxford University Press); Principled Sentencing (with A. von Hirsch et al., 2009; Oxford: Hart). Roberts teaches sentencing courses at the University of Oxford.

Sentencing may not be one of the most glamorous parts of the criminal justice system, however this collection highlights its varied nature and dynamic operation. The volume draws together fascinating insights into sentencing, and is, as the cover suggests, of interest to academics from law, sociology and criminology, legal practitioners and indeed anyone else with an interest in sentencing, around the world.

• 1. The Origins and Structure of Sentencing Guidelines in England and Wales ; 2. The Struggle for Supremacy in Sentencing ; 3. Exploring the Success of Sentencing Guidelines ; 4. Sentencing Guidelines for Murder: From Political Schedule to Principled Guidelines ; 5. Victims, Sentencing Guidelines and the Sentencing Council ; 6. The Definitive Guideline on Assault Offences: The Performance of Justice ; 7. Sentencing Guidelines: New Findings from the Crown Court Survey ; 8. Remorse and Sentencing: An Analysis of the Sentencing Guidelines and Sentencing Practice ; 9. The Role of Public Opinion in Formulating Sentencing Guidelines ; 10. Nothing Personal: The Impact of Personal Mitigation at Sentencing since Creation of the Council ; 11. A 'Decision Science' Perspective on the Old and New Format Guidelines ; 12. Comparing Sentencing Guidelines: Do the US Systems have anything Worthwhile to offer England and Wales? ; 13. The Origins and Evolution of Sentencing Guidelines: A Comparison of England and Wales and New Zealand ; 14. Living without Guidelines ; 15. The Struggle for Sentencing Reform: Will the English Guidelines Spread? ; 16. Sentencing Guidelines and EU Law

Andrew Ashworth, Q.C., is Vinerian Professor of English Law, University of Oxford and a Fellow of All Souls College. He is the author of Sentencing and Criminal Justice (5th edn.,, Cambridge University Press). Other recent volumes include Principled Sentencing (3rd edn., with A. von Hirsch and J.V. Roberts) and Proportionate Sentencing (Oxford University Press, with A. von Hirsch). He teaches sentencing courses at the University of Oxford. Julian V. Roberts is a Professor of Criminology in the Faculty of Law, University of Oxford. Sentencing has been his principal area of research and teaching since 1984. Recent books include: Mitigation and Aggravation at Sentencing (Cambridge University Press, 2011); The Role of Previous Convictions at Sentencing (Oxford: Hart Publishing, with A. von Hirsch); Punishing Persistent Offenders (2008, Oxford University Press); Principled Sentencing (with A. von Hirsch et al., 2009; Oxford: Hart). Roberts teaches sentencing courses at the University of Oxford.

Sentencing may not be one of the most glamorous parts of the criminal justice system, however this collection highlights its varied nature and dynamic operation. The volume draws together fascinating insights into sentencing, and is, as the cover suggests, of interest to academics from law, sociology and criminology, legal practitioners and indeed anyone else with an interest in sentencing, around the world.

• 1. The Origins and Structure of Sentencing Guidelines in England and Wales ; 2. The Struggle for Supremacy in Sentencing ; 3. Exploring the Success of Sentencing Guidelines ; 4. Sentencing Guidelines for Murder: From Political Schedule to Principled Guidelines ; 5. Victims, Sentencing Guidelines and the Sentencing Council ; 6. The Definitive Guideline on Assault Offences: The Performance of Justice ; 7. Sentencing Guidelines: New Findings from the Crown Court Survey ; 8. Remorse and Sentencing: An Analysis of the Sentencing Guidelines and Sentencing Practice ; 9. The Role of Public Opinion in Formulating Sentencing Guidelines ; 10. Nothing Personal: The Impact of Personal Mitigation at Sentencing since Creation of the Council ; 11. A 'Decision Science' Perspective on the Old and New Format Guidelines ; 12. Comparing Sentencing Guidelines: Do the US Systems have anything Worthwhile to offer England and Wales? ; 13. The Origins and Evolution of Sentencing Guidelines: A Comparison of England and Wales and New Zealand ; 14. Living without Guidelines ; 15. The Struggle for Sentencing Reform: Will the English Guidelines Spread? ; 16. Sentencing Guidelines and EU Law