Andrew Ashworth

About the Author

Andrew Ashworth is a distinguished legal scholar and author whose writing has shaped modern discussions of criminal law, sentencing, and the principles underlying justice. His work is known for combining rigorous doctrinal analysis with careful attention to proportionality, fairness, and the relationship between legal rules and social values. Through influential books including “Principles of Criminal Law,” “Principles of Criminal Law (Clarendon Law Series),” and “Proportionate Sentencing: Exploring the Principles (Oxford Monographs on Criminal Law and Justice),” Ashworth offers clear, sustained examinations of foundational issues in criminal justice. His scholarship remains essential reading for students, researchers, and practitioners seeking a principled understanding of punishment and liability.