The Penal System: An IntroductionPraise for the First Edition: `A marvelous British text-reference that comprehensively introduces the penal system in England and Wales, not only for students and practitioners, but for all who are increasingly concerned about the morality and the future of penal systems worldwide' - Reference and Research Book News The Third Edition of this highly successful textbook provides an accessible and comprehensive introduction to the penal system of England and Wales. Now fully revised and updated it includes an examination of the direction of penal policy under New Labour. The book: -offers an overview of all aspects of punishment and the penal system -provides an analyses of the theories which purport to justify and explain the practice of punishment - critically examines the so-called 'penal crisis' and offers a programme for radical reform -draws comparisons between the English penal system and others from around the world. -now includes a self-study guide, directing the reader to useful websites |
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... bail . It also sought to improve the quality of the decision - making process both by structuring it , and by requiring not only that decisions be recorded , but that reasons be given where bail is denied . The Act sets out the criteria ...
... bail decisions usually relate to the level of absconding and the incidence of offending while on bail ( by so - called ' bail bandits ' ) . The proportion of defendants who fail to appear at court after being released on bail was 12 per ...
... bail has been to restrict the availability of bail to those perceived as falling within ' high risk ' categories , which formed part of the Conservative govern- ment's ' Strategy A ' approach to criminal justice and penal policy during ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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