Sanctions and their effectiveness

Sanctions and their effectiveness

1. Imprisonment

   • Deprive individual of liberty, therefore would provide deterrance
   • Cumulative, concurrent and indefinite

2. Suspended sentence

   • Deters, as breaching the terms would mean another court visit

3. Community Correction Order

   • Some degree of deprivation thus deterring the offender to reoffend

4. Fine

   • Effectiveness will depend on attitude and financial resources of offender

5. Adjourned undertaking

   • Good behaviour bond
     • Deters