Criminal Law: Principle of Fair Labelling

August 3, 2023

The principle of fair labelling establishes that defendants should be charged and labelled in a manner that accurately reflects the moral blameworthiness of their actions. It ensures that the punishment fits the seriousness of the offence and is proportionate to the level of fault involved, which reflects the level of stigma around the offence committed.

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