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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... behaviour with a view to reducing the likelihood that the person will reoffend in the future . Several aspects of the New Labour government's youth justice reform programme which was introduced in the Crime and Disorder Act 1998 ( see ...
... behaviour of some of the most intractable prisoners in the prison system ( Boag , 1988 , 1989 ; Bottomley , 1990 ; Martin , 1991 ; Cooke , 1989 ) , the Special Units themselves fell victim to the more repressive penal climate that ...
... behaviour in custody that he is willing to address his offending behaviour ... and has made positive effort and progress in doing so ' . Clearly such a criterion is both vague and subjective , leaving the prisoner's liberty largely at ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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