Sentencing practice in Malaysia

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Ho, Mooi Ching Dato' (Author)
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Petaling Jaya, Selangor : St. Paul, Minn. : Sweet & Maxwell Asia ; West Group , c2007
Subjects:
Table of Contents:
  • 1. Hierarchy and jurisdiction of the criminal courts
  • 2. Criminal proceedings before the high court
  • 3. Summary trials in the subordinate courts
  • 4. Principles of sentencing
  • 5. Application of sentencing principles
  • 6. General sentencing guidelines and practices
  • 7. Sentencing provisions
  • 8. Death sentences
  • 9. Imprisonment
  • 10. Fines
  • 11. Whipping
  • 12. Bonds of good behaviour
  • 13. Youthful offenders
  • 14. Treatment of child offenders
  • 15. Other non-custodial and ancillary orders
  • 16. Overview of sentencing guidelines for some offences