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Consultation paper on sentencing for drug offences

Klein, Axel (2009) Consultation paper on sentencing for drug offences. Drugs and Alcohol Today, 9 (3). pp. 7-10. ISSN 1745-9265. (doi:10.1108/17459265200900023#sthash.NIsPVIMY.dpuf) (The full text of this publication is not currently available from this repository. You may be able to access a copy if URLs are provided) (KAR id:24742)

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Abstract

A new offence of ‘drug covering’ should be created, with penalty ranges of six to 12 months. This would allow sentencers to distinguish between drug mules and principals, as the latter are the principal traffickers and stand to gain the benefits of drug importation.

Item Type: Article
DOI/Identification number: 10.1108/17459265200900023#sthash.NIsPVIMY.dpuf
Uncontrolled keywords: Drug trafficking, penalties, drug policy reform
Subjects: H Social Sciences > HV Social pathology. Social and public welfare > HV5800 Drug habits and abuse
K Law > K Law (General)
K Law > KD England and Wales
Divisions: Divisions > Division for the Study of Law, Society and Social Justice > School of Social Policy, Sociology and Social Research > Centre for Health Services Studies
Depositing User: Tony Rees
Date Deposited: 24 Aug 2010 11:27 UTC
Last Modified: 16 Nov 2021 10:03 UTC
Resource URI: https://kar.kent.ac.uk/id/eprint/24742 (The current URI for this page, for reference purposes)

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Klein, Axel.

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