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Part III · Offences Against Victims of Crime and Witnesses

25. Determination of sentence

Official English translation. Where it differs from the Sinhala or Tamil text, the Act itself says which text prevails.

(1)

In determining the appropriate sentence for any offence under this Act, the court shall have regard to the sentence prescribed for such offence in the Penal Code or any other law and the decisions laid down by courts of appellate jurisdiction with regard to the sentencing policies on the imposition of punishments.

(2)

Due regard shall also be given to aggravating and mitigating circumstances attending each offence.

(3)

The Judicial Service Commission may issue guidelines under this Act with respect to the sentencing policy.

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Part IV

Entitlement of a Victim of Crime or Witnesses to Seek Protection

Read on from Part IV

Part V

Establishment of the National Authority for the Protection of Victims of Crime and Witnesses

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Part VI

Appointment of the Director-General and Staff of the Authority

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Part VII

Victims of Crime and Witnesses Assistance and Protection Division

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Part VIII

The Assistance and Protection Programme for Victims of Crime and Witnesses

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Part IX

Compensation and Interim Awards

Read on from Part IX

Part X

Testimony Through Contemporaneous Audio-Visual Linkage

Read on from Part X

Part XI

Finance

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Part XII

General

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Schedules