1st Edition

Rights of the Child, Mothers and Sentencing The Case of Kenya

By Alice Macharia Copyright 2021
192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

192 Pages
by Routledge

This book draws international attention to the autonomy of the child accompanying incarcerated mothers, and those they leave behind in the community, despite being dependent on the convicted caregiver. Adopting a child rights perspective, the study explores how courts could go about sentencing mothers of young children for the commission of criminal offences, whilst protecting the rights of... Read more

Chapter One: Introduction; Rights Of The Child, Mothers And Sentencing: The Case Of Kenya

Chapter Two: Exploring The United Nations Convention On The Rights Of The Child From The Lens Of The Children Of Incarcerated Mothers

Chapter Three: Literature Review; Rights Of The Child, Mothers And Sentencing

Chapter Four: Evolution Of Women Imprisonment In Kenya And The Effects Of The Incarceration On Their Dependent Children

Chapter Five: Exploring The Kenyan Sentencing Guidelines From The Lens Of The Children Of Incarcerated Mothers

Chapter Six: Recommendations; The Rights Of The Child, Women And Sentencicng

Chapter Seven: Conclusion

Biography

Alice Macharia has extensive knowledge of the criminal justice system having worked with the Police, the Probation Department, State Law, and as a sentencer in the Kenyan Judiciary.  She holds a PhD in Law from King’s College London, a Master in Laws degree from the University of Nairobi, a Post Graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law and a Bachelor of Laws degree from Moi University. Dr. Macharia is an active member of Kenya Magistrates and Judges Association, and a registered member of International Women Judges Association (Kenyan Chapter). Currently, she is based at the Judiciary Training Institute in Kenya.