PolyU Library
Journal Call no.K8.O53
AuthorHeilbronn, Gary N.
Article TitleHardship and humanitarian considerations in mitigation of sentence / Gary N Heilbronn.
Is Part OfHong Kong law journal ; v.25, pt.1, 1995, p.12-14.
AbstractIn Hong Kong, as elsewhere, a fairly standard set of grounds is relied upon in sentencing offenders. However, increasing recognition has recently been given to the effect of what might loosely be described as 'hardship' and 'humanitarian' considerations to achieve a fairer treatment of persons committing certain kinds of offences.