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Sentencing is a system of law through which offenders are punished. The sanctions available against criminal offenders target the most cherished and coveted individual interests, such as the right to liberty. Sentencing is the area of law where the state acts in its most coercive and intrusive manner. Not surprisingly it is also the most controversial, politically sensitive and the least principled and coherent body of law. The present book owes its origin to the simple observation that the use of custodial sentences by different criminal Courts shows considerable variations. In accordance with the multiplicity of objects of Sentencing, there are various ways of carrying out a study on this subject, ranging from the detailed evaluation of judgments in individual cases to assessment of General trends of that aspect. Those who expect the Sentence to be retributive may be more interested in studying its relation to the offence committed, while those who wish the Sentence be reformative will be more concerned with the impact of the offender. The author believes that the book can contribute towards the formulation of Sentencing guidelines. Emphasis can be laid on consideration of the issue of equality in Sentencing and formulate a policy which is more in line and conformity with the modern penological thought.