1.   Custodial sentences and remands prevent immediate offending but increase the likelihood of later and more serious reoffending.

2.   For example, they can not impose a custodial sentence that is longer than six months in respect of a single offence.

3.   However, Blacks had significantly higher proportions committed for trial in the Crown Court, where custodial sentences are more likely.

4.   In this chapter we will attempt to examine some of the reasons for the continued use of custodial sentences.

5.   Judge Gerald Butler told him he had no option but to pass a custodial sentence.

6.   On his arrest for burglary, he admitted to all his previous offences with the sole aim of obtaining a custodial sentence.

7.   Only a very small proportion of female offenders are given a custodial sentence in Britain.

8.   They certainly receive more custodial sentences than would normally be predicted from their presence in the population.

9.   This resulted in Blacks overall receiving proportionately more custodial sentences.