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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... imprisonment will normally be released after one year , and at the discretion of the prison authorities may be released up to two months earlier still under a ' home detention curfew ' . Shorter - term prisoners are released ...
... Home detention curfew : early release goes electronic Whereas Michael Howard had sought to reduce early release ( with the inevitable result of further increasing the prison population ) , New Labour's Home Secretary Jack Straw took a ...
... home detention curfew ; parole Eaton , Mary 326 economic determinism 64-5 ' either way ' cases see ' triable either way ' cases electronic monitoring bailees 88 consent of offender 172 ( n81 ) early release prisoners 115–16 ( n24 ) ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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