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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... offenders aged 10 to 17 can be sentenced to long- term detention.12 Young people under 18 can be made the subject of ... offender's parents , who may also be ' bound over ' so that they are legally obliged to take proper control over ...
... offenders in particular . The temperature was already rising when boiling point was reached in February 1993 with the ... offender's age or previous record ( para . 5 ) . The presumption contained in previous guidance ( Home Office ...
... offenders who have been charged or warned at least four times within a 12 - month period . They will involve intensive monitoring of the young offender's movements and whereabouts by means such as electronic monitoring and telephone ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
Copyright | |
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