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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... prison - in effect cash limits on what can be spent on staff in each prison introduced . 1987 saw a new wage structure known as ' Fresh Start ' , designed to limit staff overtime . Prison officers claimed that this led to understaffing ...
... officers , with its almost exclusive emphasis on custody and discipline ... officers , educational workers and prison psychologists , who were brought into prisons in growing ... prison standards and régimes ( PRISONS AND THE PENAL CRISIS 201.
... ( Prison Officers ' Association , 1990 ) , they were less keen on the idea of a Prisons Ombudsman , and are strongly opposed to prisoners having legal represen- tation at grievance procedures ( according to a survey of Scottish prison ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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