Lesson 6
- Sentencing http://seansenglishclassroom.pbworks.com/w/page/31299679/Sentencing Key Vocabulary: tariff, parole, probation.
- You Be The Judge http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b00sp1rn
Listen to the rest of the podcast.
Complete another sentencing exercise on the You Be The Judge site.
Feedback on Case Briefs
Language Points
·
False
Friends condemn – convict/conviction
·
Uncountable
Nouns evidence, proof, research, advice always
singular
·
Many
of you used linking language more suitable for an oral presentation in the
written brief – instead set out each element of the brief clearly using
headings
·
Use
verbs rather than nouns: He assumed a behavior
– He behaved
·
Get
the terminology right: parts
parties
Content
Clearly state the legal issue – some briefs
left this out completely and this is the heart of the brief.
Subject Matter
Sentencing appeals are difficult as so much
depends on the aggravating and mitigating factors and how far a judge should
follow guidelines or treat each case on its own merits is a constant source of
debate.
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