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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... effect on offenders , or that no offender is ever deterred . But they suggest that overall , punishment has other effects which cancel out and even outweigh its deterrent effects . These anti - deterrent effects of punishment are known ...
... effect was , however , unfortunately somewhat spoilt by the fact that the phrase was misspelt as ' just desserts ' on each of its many appearances in the White Paper . 25 For example , ' three strikes and you're out ' - style semi ...
... effect . However , the most serious design fault associated with the suspended sentence was the draconian sanction that was applied in the event of a breach , whereby courts were normally obliged to activate the suspended sentence in ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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