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"All over the world, governments impose punishments on their citizens for transgressions of the criminal law. Consensus exists that this sanctioning should be in accordance with the principle of legality and the rule of law. However, governments around the world struggle with providing foreseeability and non-arbitrariness in their sentencing systems. This continuous struggle raises the question how - and to what extent - foreseeability and non-arbitrariness must be guaranteed. Not only in relation to the type of sentence imposed (quality), but also to its length (quantity) and the circumstances under which the sentence is executed. Worldwide, a variety of sentencing principles (e.g., proportionality, equality, culpability) are employed, not only to promote foreseeable, non-arbitrary sentencing, but also to do justice in the individual case. Although similarities exist, countries differ greatly in the principles they apply and the meaning they ascribe to them. This volume provides insight in the worldwide ideas and practices on legality and other requirements for sentencing. Which requirements should be leading? How do these requirements interrelate? And how should they be defined and implemented? An array of topics and questions is discussed regarding these requirements. Some examples: How should judicial discretion and the principle of legality be balanced? Should the execution of sentences be a matter for the judiciary or the administration? What is the relationship between the principle of legality and the prohibition against discrimination? Can human judges practice consistent sentencing? Should temporary release be a discretionary power or a right? And: How can we increase public confidence in sentencing? The present volume hopes to both provide answers to these questions and to support the reader in developing new thoughts and angles on these topics" -- Page 4 of cover.

Sentences (Criminal procedure) --- Punishment. --- Judicial discretion. --- Proportionality in law. --- Rule of law. --- Sentences (Procédure pénale) --- Règle de droit. --- Pouvoir discrétionnaire des juges. --- Proportionnalité (Droit) --- International Penal and Penitentiary Foundation. --- Comparative law --- Droit comparé --- Peines --- Proportionality in law --- Comparative law. --- Droit comparé. --- Sentences (procédure pénale) --- Peines. --- Pouvoir discrétionnaire des juges. --- Proportionnalité (droit) --- Foundation internationale pénale et pénitentiaire