Sentencing in Latin America

The study of legal systems and sentencing practices in Latin American countries is key to understanding the region's penal dynamics and their broader social implications. Since the beginning of the 21st century, Latin America has emerged as the region with the fastest-growing incarceration rates in the world. This volume brings together experts from various Latin American jurisdictions to discuss judicial practices and sentencing policies across the region. The chapters provide a comprehensive overview of the challenges and transformations within Latin American criminal justice systems, offering a critical reflection on sentencing trends in the region. What is unique about this book is that it will give students, academics, and legal practitioners from common law jurisdictions an unprecedented opportunity to familiarise themselves with the sentencing systems of Latin American countries.