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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... COMMUNITY SENTENCES The 1991 Criminal Justice Act introduced the concept of ' community sentences ' , which are medium tariff penalties that are regarded as sentences in their own right rather than as ' alternatives to custody ' , as ...
... community service order to date , who was ordered to help coach local children as his penalty for assaulting a spectator . Failure to attend and perform the work as directed can lead to the offender being ' breached ' , i.e. taken back ...
... community sentences ? As we were completing this book , the government was poised to announce the outcome of a wide - ranging review of the 1991 sentencing framework ( see below and Chapter 4 ) . Although the detailed proposals were ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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