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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... officially to the commission of offences , notably the police , prosecution authorities and courts . It is often ... official British Crime Survey were reported to the police , and only 23 per cent were officially recorded as crimes ...
... Official aims of imprisonment - At an official level , a rather different set of ideas - or ideologies - has sought over the years to justify ( or legitimate ) the English prison system . The fact that these ideologies have largely ...
... officials , official inspectors , prison staff members and private contractors . As we shall see , the brief recent history of contracting out in England and Wales confirms the wisdom of taking at least some of these warnings very ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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