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    Remorse is a distressing emotion experienced by an individual who regrets actions which they have done in the past [1] that they deem to be shameful, hurtful, or wrong. Remorse is closely allied to guilt and self-directed resentment.

  3. Oct 1, 2019 · Lack of remorse should never be treated as an aggravating factor. Remorse can present itself in many different ways. A simple assertion of the fact may be insufficient, and the offender’s demeanour in court could be misleading, due to for example: nervousness; a lack of understanding of the system; learning disabilities; communication ...

  4. May 24, 2018 · Can remorse change the past? But why does remorse weigh with us so heavily? Remorse cannot change the past. Nor does remorse, however sincere, guarantee better behaviour in the future.

    • Robert Canton
  5. Mar 1, 2014 · The role of remorse in judicial decisions in the criminal justice system has been addressed in scholarship and remains controversial. The purpose of this qualitative research was to examine the views of sitting criminal judges on remorse, its assessment, and its relevance in their decision-making.

  6. Remorse plays a significant role in in sentencing decisions. Its presence is frequently seen as a mitigating factor and its absence as an aggravating factor. However, there is a great deal of inconsistency within the courts as to what the nature of remorse is, how it can be identified, its value, and the impact it ought to

  7. Oct 22, 2024 · Remorse is a complex emotion involving thoughts, feelings, and desires. This chapter focuses on the cognitive dimension of remorse—remorseful thoughts—and explores in particular the problem of remorseful criminal offenders whose insight into their offending is flawed or problematic in some way.

  8. This chapter analyses the guidance relating to remorse in the English sentencing guidelines. We also examine the effect of remorse on sentencing practices, drawing upon recent findings from the Sentencing Council’s Crown Court Sentencing Survey (CCSS).

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