SENTRIX
The act of sentencing is the most visible and the most important decision-making moment in the criminal justice process. It is an intersection between the power of the state and the freedom of the individual. It is influenced by a complex set of decision-making dynamics that we have not yet been able to fully explain and understand.
SENTRIX Team Share Findings on Sentencing Decision-Making at ESELS 2026
On 18–19 June 2026, Ljubljana hosted the fourth annual conference of the European Society for Empirical Legal Studies (ESELS), bringing together scholars from around the world to discuss the latest developments in empirical legal research. The conference highlighted...
Sentencing forum: The importance of theoretical openness and close observation of sentencing practice
At the end of May, I had the pleasure of attending the fourth virtual Sentencing Forum. This edition explored the theoretical and practical implications of researching sentencing as a social practice. More specifically, it examined the theoretical possibilities and...
Shadowing sentencing work
You are welcome to join us at our fourth forum, Shadowing sentencing work, which will take place on Wednesday, 27 May from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM CET. The “Shadowing Sentencing Work” edition of the Sentencing Forum turns its attention to the practice of close observation:...
Research Design
1st PHASE
Foundational Research
2nd PHASE
Development of Sentencing Typology
3rd PHASE
4th PHASE
Advanced Simulation
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