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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... system – the system that exists to punish and otherwise deal with people who have ( usually ) 1 been convicted of a ... CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM The penal system is part of a larger entity known as the criminal justice system , a term ...
... Criminal Justice , 24 : 176-97 . Sanders , A. ( 2001 ) Community Justice : Modernising the Magistracy in England and Wales . London : Institute for Public Policy Research Criminal Justice Forum . Sanders , A. and Young , R. ( 2000 ) ...
... Criminal Justice Act ( 1948 ) 126 Criminal Justice Act ( 1967 ) 97 , 265 Criminal Justice Act ( 1972 ) 132 Criminal Justice Act ( 1982 ) 170 ( n48 ) , 263 , 290-1 Criminal Justice Act ( 1988 ) 133 , 291–2 Criminal Justice Act ( 1991 ) ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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