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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... régime as possible ' . This ' concentration policy ' , as it was dubbed , would have allowed lower security conditions to prevail throughout the rest of the prison system , but ultimately it was rejected , at least partly because of ...
... régime in which effective power and control lay with inmates rather than prison staff , and were determined to return power unequivocally to staff and prison management by adopting a ' decent but austere ' prison régime . Policy changes ...
... régime of safeguards that are now incorporated into Instructions to Governors 28/93 . The most important safeguard is that such decisions must be taken on reasoned grounds , which should be communicated to the inmate within 24 hours of ...
Contents
Justifying Punishment | 33 |
Explaining Punishment | 62 |
the Crux of the Crisis | 81 |
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