D.A. Thomas on rape case sentencing

Title

D.A. Thomas on rape case sentencing

Genre

Interview

TX Date

7 Jan 1982

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:01:26

Description

D.A. Thomas (Daniel Arthur Thomas) on contributory negligence, following the sentencing of a man named John William Allen to a two thousand-pound fine for rape. Thomas originated the term contributory negligence in his book, Principles of Sentencing. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Daniel Arthur Thomas

Keywords

Books; Authors; Crime; Law; Penal sanctions; Trials; Judges; Rape; Sentencing; Fines (penalties); John Allen; Bertrand Richards; Principles of Sentencing

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