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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... government's criminal justice policies , there have been both positive and negative developments with regard to the rôle and responsibilities of the service since New Labour came to power . Among the positive developments , we would ...
... governments a strong incentive to encourage sentencers to treat prison places as a scarce resource . Indeed , the government's 1993 ' law and order counter - reformation ' may in part have reflected a conscious decision to exploit the ...
... government penal policy have by no means all been one way in recent years . The judiciary tend to favour arrangements ... government's strategy . - There is also the possibility - to return to the feudal metaphor - of change being forced ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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