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GCSE Citizenship Studies · key term
A circumstance that may justify a less severe sentence, such as remorse or difficult personal circumstances.
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Paper 2
Revise: Punishment and SentencingMitigating factors, such as remorse, may justify a less severe sentence. A guilty plea can also reduce the sentence, with the greatest reduction available for an admission at the earliest opportunity.
Paper 1, Paper 2
A feature of an offence or offender that supports a less severe sentence, such as genuine remorse.
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Mitigating factors, such as genuine remorse, can support a less severe one. Personal circumstances, including age and mental health, can also be relevant. A guilty plea is considered and can reduce the sentence.
