Description |
1 online resource (193 p.) |
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Routledge Research in Human Rights Law Ser |
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Routledge Research in Human Rights Law Ser
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Contents |
Cover -- Half Title -- Series Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Dedication -- Table of Contents -- Foreword -- Abstract -- Acknowledgements -- Acronyms -- Table of cases -- Chapter 1 Introduction: The rights of the child, women and sentencing: The case of Kenya -- 1.1 Chapter abstract -- 1.2 Introduction -- 1.3 Theoretical framework -- 1.4 Methodology -- 1.5 Conclusion -- Chapter 2 Exploring the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child from the lens of children dependent on incarcerated mothers -- 2.1 Chapter abstract -- 2.2 Introduction -- 2.3 Background to the study |
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2.4 The four guiding principles -- 2.5 The three clusters of rights under the UNICEF model -- 2.6 Conclusion -- Chapter 3 Literature review on the rights of the child, mothers and sentencing -- 3.1 Chapter abstract -- 3.2 Introduction -- 3.3 Literature review on the imprisonment of women -- 3.4 Problems experienced by children left outside prison as the mother serves the sentence -- 3.5 The widespread practice of putting babies in prison -- 3.6 Debate in support of Mother and Baby Units (MBUs) -- 3.7 Conclusion |
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Chapter 4 Evolution of women imprisonment in Kenya and the effects of incarceration on their dependent children -- 4.1 Chapter abstract -- 4.2 Introduction -- 4.3 Justice before and after the advent of colonialism in Kenya -- 4.4 Women's imprisonment in Kenya -- 4.5 Children accompanying their incarcerated mothers in Kenya -- 4.6 Children left outside as the mother serves custodial sentences in Kenya -- 4.7 Society's patriarchal mindset working against women internationally -- 4.8 Conclusion |
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Chapter 5 Exploring the Kenyan Sentencing Guidelines in view of the children dependent on incarcerated mothers -- 5.1 Chapter abstract -- 5.2 Introduction -- 5.3 Background to the study -- 5.4 Key principles underpinning sentencing -- 5.5 The general objectives of sentencing -- 5.6 How courts approach sentencing and use of penal sanctions in Kenya -- 5.7 Non-custodial measures recognised in Kenya -- 5.8 The process of using Sentencing Guidelines in determining the appropriate sentence -- 5.9 Special consideration for specific groups of offenders -- 5.10 Exploring the court's discretion |
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5.11 Implications of the Sentencing Guidelines for the sentencing of mothers and elements therein that may support the removal of their children from prison -- 5.12 Conclusion -- Chapter 6 Recommendations: The rights of the child, women, and sentencing -- 6.1 Chapter abstract -- 6.2 Introduction -- 6.3 Enhancing some non-custodial orders and practices to avert the flow of children into prison -- 6.4 Penalties and practices available in other jurisdictions that may be implemented in developing countries |
Notes |
Description based upon print version of record |
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6.5 Examining the application of precedence set by case law in view of child-related mitigation |
Subject |
Children of women prisoners-Legal status, laws, etc.-Kenya
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Children's rights-Kenya
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Maternal deprivation-Kenya
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Form |
Electronic book
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ISBN |
9781000348521 |
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1000348520 |
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