____________ refers to inconsistencies resulting from the decision-making process. By contrast, ____________ refers to illegitimate influences on the sentencing process related to the characteristics of the defendant being sentenced.
In decision making process, disparity exists when there is inconsistency and inequality in the allotment of funds, schemes, bills, political resources etc. by the legislation.
The most common disparity that occur in decision making process is the economic disparity.
Discrimination is the act of unfair treatment towards a certain group of individuals, gender, community, race, etc.
In a legal process, discrimination occurs when sentencing processes or verdicts are construed according to the characteristics of the defendant.
