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General Deterrence

A sentencing objective which aims to discourage persons other than the offender, from committing a similar offence.

A sentencing objective which promotes the reduction of crime by the threat or example of punishment to the population at large.

Distinguished from specific deterence where the sentence is adjusted with a view to deter the specific offender before the court.

See also deterrence.

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